An Encryption Scheme Is __________ If the Cost of Breaking

question 13

Short Answer

An encryption scheme is __________ if the cost of breaking the cipher exceeds the value of the encrypted information and/or the time required to break the cipher exceeds the useful lifetime of the information.

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Definitions:

Variable Factory Overhead

Expenses in a factory operation that vary with production volume, such as utilities or raw materials.

Direct Labor

The wages or salaries paid to workers directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Machine Time

Refers to the amount of time a machine is used or available for use in the production of goods or services.