Un-Answered Questions { Cryptography General }

How do I find someone else's public key?

505


What are alternatives to RSA?

518


What are the advantages and disadvantages of public-key cryptography over secret-key cryptography?

472


What is the significance of factoring in cryptography?

490


Is cryptography patentable in the U.S.?

522


Can DES be exported from the U.S.?

453


How does the Clipper chip work?

531


What role does the NSA play in commercial cryptography?

493


What if the certifying authority's key is lost or compromised?

498


Is RSA a de facto standard? Why is a de facto standard important?

472


Is DSS secure?

486


What if users of RSA run out of distinct primes?

518


Are certifying authorities susceptible to attack?

530


How are certificates used?

514


Should a public key or private key be shared among users?

448