RSA-2048 Encryption Algorithm

An RSA-2048 Encryption Algorithm is an RSA encryption algorithm that uses 2048-bit keys for public key cryptography operations.

• AKA: 2048-bit RSA Algorithm, RSA-2048 Cryptosystem, 2048-bit RSA Public Key Algorithm.
• Context:
  • It can typically provide 112-bit security strength according to NIST recommendations.
  • It can typically generate prime numbers of approximately 1024 bits each for key generation.
  • It can typically encrypt messages up to 245 bytes using PKCS#1 v1.5 padding.
  • It can typically support Digital Signature Operations with SHA-256 or stronger hash functions.
  • It can typically require computational resources for key generation time of 0.5-5 seconds on modern processors.
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  • It can often serve as Key Encryption Key in hybrid encryption systems.
  • It can often enable Certificate-Based Authentication in TLS/SSL protocols.
  • It can often provide Backward Compatibility with legacy cryptographic systems.
  • It can often implement OAEP padding for enhanced security.
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  • It can range from being a Software-Implemented RSA-2048 Algorithm to being a Hardware-Accelerated RSA-2048 Algorithm, depending on its implementation platform.
  • It can range from being a Standard RSA-2048 Algorithm to being a Optimized RSA-2048 Algorithm, depending on its performance optimization.
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  • It can integrate with Hybrid Encryption Systems for session key exchange.
  • It can support Public Key Infrastructure through X.509 certificates.
  • It can enable Encryption Key Management Systems via key wrapping operations.
  • It can complement AES-256 Encryption Algorithm in secure communication protocols.
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• Example(s):
  • Protocol Implementation RSA-2048 Algorithms, such as:
    • TLS 1.2 RSA-2048 Implementation for HTTPS connections.
    • SSH-RSA-2048 Implementation for secure shell authentication.
    • S/MIME RSA-2048 Implementation for email encryption.
  • Library Implementation RSA-2048 Algorithms, such as:
    • OpenSSL RSA-2048 Implementation providing cryptographic functions.
    • Bouncy Castle RSA-2048 Implementation for Java applications.
    • Microsoft CryptoAPI RSA-2048 Implementation for Windows platforms.
  • Hardware RSA-2048 Algorithms, such as:
    • HSM RSA-2048 Implementation in hardware security modules.
    • Smart Card RSA-2048 Implementation for authentication tokens.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • RSA-1024 Encryption Algorithm, which uses 1024-bit keys considered cryptographically weak.
  • RSA-4096 Encryption Algorithm, which provides higher security but with increased computational cost.
  • Elliptic Curve Cryptography Algorithm, which achieves similar security with smaller key sizes.
• See: RSA Encryption Algorithm, Public Key Cryptography, PKCS#1 Standard, Hybrid Encryption System, AES-256 Encryption Algorithm, Digital Signature Algorithm, Cryptographic Key Length Recommendation.

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