Problem 1: Is it possible to perform encryption operations in parallel on multiple blocks of plaintext in cipher block chaining (CBC) mode? How about decryption? [
Problem 2: If a bit error occurs in the transmission of a ciphertext character in 8-bit CFB mode, how far does the error propagate?
Problem 3: One local area network vendor provides a key distribution facility, as illustrated in Figure 1.Β a. Describe the scheme.
- Compare this scheme to that of Figure 2. What are the pros and cons?
Fig 1.
Fig. 2 (we discussed this in the class).
Problem 4:Β Summarize (i) discretionary access control, (ii) mandatory access control, (iii) role-based access control, and (iv) attribute-based access control.Β UAH gives all teachers access to Google. What kind of access control is this?
