CB3491/ CRYPTOGRAPHY AND CYBER SECURITY

UNIT 2 SYMMETRIC CIPHERS

PART A
1. Write the Euclidian Algorithm
2. Find gcd(1970,1066) using Euclid’s Algorithm.
3. Find gcd(2740, 1760) using Euclidean Algorithm.
4. Define finite group.
5. Give the five modes of operation of block cipher.
6. Compare DES and AES.
7. List the parameters (block size, key size, no of rounds) for AES version.
8. Find 117 mod 13.
9. Explain idea for RC4 Stream cipher.
10. Define Avalanche Effect.
11. What are the algebraic Structures?
12. Diff between linear and differential cryptanalysis.
13. How to generate pseudorandom numbers.
14. State advantages of counter mode.
15. Specify the design criteria of block cipher.

PART B
1. Draw the functionality diagram (functionality in one round) of DES with number of
bits in each flow of data. (10)
2. Explain strength of RC4 (3)
3. Explain briefly about the block cipher modes of operations Diagram for each (14)
4. Discuss the properties that are to be satisfied by Groups, Rings and Fields. (13)
5. Describe AES algorithm with all its round functions in detail. (13)
6. Explain about Block cipher design principles and block cipher modes of operations.