Elliptical curve cryptography

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An algorithm that combines plane geometry with algebra to achieve stronger authentication with smaller keys compared to traditional methods, such as RSA, which primarily use algebraic factoring. Scope Note: Smaller keys are more suitable to mobile devices.

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acronym: ECC
plural: Elliptical curve cryptographies
possessive: Elliptical curve cryptography's
pluralpossessive: Elliptical curve cryptographies'

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