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Elliptic Curve Cryptography for Those Who Are Afraid of Math

Offered By: Security BSides San Francisco via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the fundamentals of Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) in this 25-minute conference talk from BSidesSF 2016. Gain insights into the basics of ECC without delving into complex mathematics, focusing on how "point addition on curves" enables secure secret code exchange over public connections. Learn about the infamous backdoor in Dual_EC_DRGB random number generator and the Juniper incident. Discover the importance of ECC expertise in cybersecurity while covering topics such as elliptic curves, discrete logarithm problems, random number generators, and NSA curves. By the end of this presentation, improve your understanding of ECC-related articles and recognize the significance of cultivating more ECC experts in the field.

Syllabus

Introduction
Elliptic Curve
Discrete logarithm problem
Random number generators
Who knows D
NSA Curves
Conclusion


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Security BSides San Francisco

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