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Re: SSL trouble

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Subject: Re: SSL trouble
From: [email protected]
Date: Sat, 26 Aug 95 23:19:52 -0400
Cc: [email protected]
In-Reply-To: Your message of "Sat, 26 Aug 95 21:32:15 EDT." <[email protected]>
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> I don't get it.  If the challenge is partly secret, how will I
>know if I crack the code?

You don't thats how we make sure that you can't crack the code and not tell 
everyone else.

The servers can be validated by using a standard bit commitment type affair.

Its a matter of principle, we should ensure that the key breaking service is not 
itself subject to cryptanalytic attacks.


One small point, cryptanalysis equipment is also covered by ITAR restrictions.


		Phill

References:
- Re: SSL trouble
  - From: Will French <[email protected]>

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