Elliptic-curve cryptography
Elliptic-curve cryptography (ECC) is a type of public-key cryptosystem based on the mathematics of elliptic curves over finite fields. It is used for secure communication, digital signatures, and key exchange in various applications, including secure email, wireless networks, and smart cards.
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It is used for secure communication, digital signatures, and key exchange in various applications, including secure email, wireless networks, and smart cards. ECC offers strong security with shorter keys compared to other public-key algorithms, making it more efficient in terms of computational resources and bandwidth. This Wikipedia page provides an overview of elliptic-curve cryptography, including its principles, algorithms, security considerations, and applications. It also covers the history and development of ECC, as well as its advantages and limitations in comparison to other cryptographic systems.