Title :
Security estimates for 512-bit RSA
Abstract :
We address the short-term security offered by the use of a 512-bit RSA modulus. Following the tremendous improvements to the practicality of the generalized number field sieve, it must be expected that the 512-bit RSA number will have been factored. However, for those fielded systems which use 512-bit RSA, what are the implications? Some systems may well continue using 512-bit RSA long after one particular 512-bit RSA number has been factored. In this note, we present data which might provide answers to questions about the continuing use of a 512-bit RSA modulus
Keywords :
Cities and towns; Costs; Cryptography; Data security; Hardware; Information security; Investments; Laboratories;
Conference_Titel :
WESCON/'95. Conference record. 'Microelectronics Communications Technology Producing Quality Products Mobile and Portable Power Emerging Technologies'
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2636-9
DOI :
10.1109/WESCON.1995.485416
