Entity Authentication Using Public Key Cryptography

Abstract

This standard specifies two challenge-response protocols by which entities in a computer system may authenticate their identities to one another. These may be used during session initiation, and at any other time that entity authentication is necessary. Depending on which protocol is implemented, either one or both entities involved may be authenticated. The defined protocols are derived from an international standard for entity authentication based on public key cryptography, which uses digital signatures and random number challenges.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 18, 1997
Accession Number
ADA408513

Entities

People

  • Shukri Wakid

Organizations

  • National Institute of Standards and Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Asymetric Encryption
  • Authentication
  • Biometric Security
  • Coding
  • Commerce
  • Communication Systems
  • Computer Access Control
  • Computers
  • Cryptography
  • Cybersecurity
  • Identities
  • Information Processing
  • Information Systems
  • Reliability
  • Security Protocols
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Computer Networking
  • Cybersecurity.

Technology Areas

  • Cyber
  • Cyber - Cryptography