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Recognizing Encryption Type
From: majed al marri <majed () nis etisalat ae>
Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2006 07:58:46 +0400
Greetings everyone, I was just wondering if there was a feasible way in order to obtain the encryption type of a specific file. Could this be done using a third party program that would inspect the running process of the encryptor as it is working on the input file and after that examining the resulting output? If not using this procedure, would the attacker be able to identify the encryption type by reverse engineering the encryptor program? Thank you and regards --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EARN A MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION ASSURANCE - ONLINE The Norwich University program offers unparalleled Infosec management education and the case study affords you unmatched consulting experience. Tailor your education to your own professional goals with degree customizations including Emergency Management, Business Continuity Planning, Computer Emergency Response Teams, and Digital Investigations. http://www.msia.norwich.edu/secfocus ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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- Recognizing Encryption Type majed al marri (Feb 02)
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