On the Non-linearity and Sparsity of Boolean Functions Related to the Discrete Logarithm in Finite Fields of Characteristic Two

2006 ◽  
pp. 135-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina Brandstätter ◽  
Tanja Lange ◽  
Arne Winterhof
Keyword(s):  
Finite Fields ◽  
Boolean Functions ◽  
Discrete Logarithm ◽  
Characteristic Two

scholarly journals Analysis of the GHS Weil Descent Attack on the ECDLP over Characteristic Two Finite Fields of Composite Degree

2002 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 127-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Markus Maurer ◽  
Alfred Menezes ◽  
Edlyn Teske
Keyword(s):  
Elliptic Curve ◽  
Elliptic Curves ◽  
Finite Fields ◽  
Discrete Logarithm ◽  
Discrete Logarithm Problem ◽  
Signature Scheme ◽  
Extension Degree ◽  
Characteristic Two ◽  
Weil Descent

AbstractIn this paper, the authors analyze the Gaudry-Hess-Smart (GHS) Weil descent attack on the elliptic curve discrete logarithm problem (ECDLP) for elliptic curves defined over characteristic two finite fields of composite extension degree. For each such field F2N, where N is in [100,600], elliptic curve parameters are identified such that: (i) there should exist a cryptographically interesting elliptic curve E over F2N with these parameters; and (ii) the GHS attack is more efficient for solving the ECDLP in E(F2N) than for solving the ECDLP on any other cryptographically interesting elliptic curve over F2N. The feasibility of the GHS attack on the specific elliptic curves is examined over F2176, F2208, F2272, F2304 and F2368, which are provided as examples in the ANSI X9.62 standard for the elliptic curve signature scheme ECDSA. Finally, several concrete instances are provided of the ECDLP over F2N, N composite, of increasing difficulty; these resist all previously known attacks, but are within reach of the GHS attack.

PERSPECTIVES OF ELLIPTICAL CRYPTOGRAPHY TO ENSURE THE INTEGRITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna ILYENKO ◽  
Sergii ILYENKO ◽  
Yana MASUR
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Elliptic Curve ◽  
Elliptic Curves ◽  
Finite Fields ◽  
Computational Efficiency ◽  
Digital Signature ◽  
Discrete Logarithm ◽  
Algebraic Groups ◽  
Schnorr Signature ◽  
Stability Of Algorithms

In this article, the main problems underlying the current asymmetric crypto algorithms for the formation and verification of electronic-digital signature are considered: problems of factorization of large integers and problems of discrete logarithm. It is noted that for the second problem, it is possible to use algebraic groups of points other than finite fields. The group of points of the elliptical curve, which satisfies all set requirements, looked attractive on this side. Aspects of the application of elliptic curves in cryptography and the possibilities offered by these algebraic groups in terms of computational efficiency and crypto-stability of algorithms were also considered. Information systems using elliptic curves, the keys have a shorter length than the algorithms above the finite fields. Theoretical directions of improvement of procedure of formation and verification of electronic-digital signature with the possibility of ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of information were considered. The proposed method is based on the Schnorr signature algorithm, which allows data to be recovered directly from the signature itself, similarly to RSA-like signature systems, and the amount of recoverable information is variable depending on the information message. As a result, the length of the signature itself, which is equal to the sum of the length of the end field over which the elliptic curve is determined, and the artificial excess redundancy provided to the hidden message was achieved.

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