Title :
Novel applications of cryptography in digital communications
Author_Institution :
California Univ., Los Angeles, CA, USA
fDate :
5/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A tutorial on digital signatures is presented, covering the basic concepts of public-key cryptography and digital signatures based on public-key techniques. Applications are discussed, including key management for conventional encryption equipment, electronic mail and data interchange, access control and audit trails, software verification and virus detection, counterfeit-proof currency, nuclear test ban treaty detectors, and challenge response systems such as in aircraft identification of friend or foe.<>
Keywords :
computer crime; cryptography; digital communication systems; electronic data interchange; electronic mail; program verification; safety systems; access control; aircraft identification; audit trails; challenge response systems; computer crime; counterfeit-proof currency; data interchange; digital signatures; electronic mail; encryption; key management; nuclear test ban treaty detectors; public-key cryptography; software verification; tutorial; virus detection; Access control; Application software; Counterfeiting; Digital communication; Digital signatures; Electronic equipment testing; Electronic mail; Public key; Public key cryptography; Software testing;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
