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Suite of cryptographic algorithms needed to implement a particular security service

In cryptography, a cryptosystem is a suite of cryptographic algorithms needed to implement a particular security service, such as confidentiality (encryption). Wikipedia →

🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path

  1. Read the overview: CryptosystemA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: Color Image Cryptosystem Based on Sine Chaotic Map, 4D Chen Hyperchaotic Map of Fractional-Order and Hybrid DNA CodingInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Tietojärjestelmien suojausThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: A public key cryptosystem and a signature scheme based on discrete logarithmsCited 4,886 times
  5. Go sideways: Paillier cryptosystemA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: CiphertextA closely related topic

📖 Definitions

Noun A system of cryptography.

🗂️ The subject at a glance

  1. Formal definition
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🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)

🆕 Influential since 2022

📚 Books worth reading

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