About RSA Algorithm
The RSA algorithm, named after its inventors Rivest, Shamir, and Adleman, is a public-key cryptography system used for secure data transmission. It relies on the mathematical properties of large prime numbers to encrypt and decrypt messages, ensuring secure communication.
Advantages
- Security: Relies on the difficulty of factoring large numbers, making it highly secure.
- Public-Key System: Enables secure communication without sharing private keys.
- Versatility: Supports encryption and digital signatures.
Disadvantages
- Speed: Slower than symmetric key algorithms due to complex computations.
- Key Management: Requires secure storage and distribution of private keys.
- Vulnerability: Susceptible to quantum computing attacks (e.g., Shor's algorithm).