Both of the MiniSec Operating Mode Schemes Use OCB with a Counter

question 40

Short Answer

Both of the MiniSec operating mode schemes use OCB with a counter,
known as a __________ , that is input along with the plaintext into the encryption algorithm.

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Definitions:

Equity Method

An accounting method in which the investment in common stock is initially recorded at cost, and the investment account is then adjusted annually to show the investor’s equity in the investee.

Stock Investments

Financial assets representing ownership in a company or corporation, typically traded on stock exchanges.

Debt Investments

Financial assets purchased with the expectation that the original funds will be returned over time with interest, typically including bonds or loans.

Government

The organized system through which a community or nation is ruled, involved in creating and enforcing laws.