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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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ECC
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Elliptical curve cryptographies
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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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