Un-Answered Questions { Cryptography General }

How do I find someone else's public key?

589


What are alternatives to RSA?

585


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

536


What is the significance of factoring in cryptography?

565


Is cryptography patentable in the U.S.?

579


Can DES be exported from the U.S.?

528


How does the Clipper chip work?

606


What role does the NSA play in commercial cryptography?

568


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

566


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

553


Is DSS secure?

547


What if users of RSA run out of distinct primes?

584


Are certifying authorities susceptible to attack?

581


How are certificates used?

579


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

528