Timestamps in key distribution protocols
Communications of the ACMPublished 1 August 1981Open access
Dorothy E. Denning, Giovanni Maria Sacco
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It is shown that key distribution protocols with timestamps prevent replays of compromised keys and have the additional benefit of replacing a two-step handshake.
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The distribution of keys in a computer network using single key or public key encryption is discussed. We consider the possibility that communication keys may be compromised, and show that key distribution protocols with timestamps prevent replays of compromised keys. The timestamps have the additional benefit of replacing a two-step handshake.
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