Un-Answered Questions { Cryptography General }

How do I find someone else's public key?

495


What are alternatives to RSA?

507


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

456


What is the significance of factoring in cryptography?

477


Is cryptography patentable in the U.S.?

506


Can DES be exported from the U.S.?

442


How does the Clipper chip work?

514


What role does the NSA play in commercial cryptography?

481


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

487


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

461


Is DSS secure?

478


What if users of RSA run out of distinct primes?

511


Are certifying authorities susceptible to attack?

512


How are certificates used?

503


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

439