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Explore the fundamentals of Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) in this 29-minute conference talk from Security BSides London. Delve into the world of advanced encryption without the need for extensive mathematical knowledge. Learn how point addition on curves enables secure secret code exchange over public connections. Understand the basics of ECC, including its advantages in scalability compared to traditional encryption methods. Discover the infamous backdoor in Dual_EC_DRGB and gain insights into the importance of ECC expertise in modern cybersecurity. By the end of this presentation, grasp key concepts to better comprehend ECC-related articles and appreciate the significance of educating more professionals in this critical field of cryptography.
Syllabus
Intro
Disclaimer
Elliptic curves
Multiplication is very fast
"Division" is very slow
ECDH (Elliptic Curve Diffie Hellman)
Wireshark (client to server)
Wireshark (server to client)
What could possibly go wrong?
Random number generators using ECC
Conclusion
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Security BSides London