Although the _________ Attack Is a Serious Threat, There Are

question 45

Multiple Choice

Although the _________ attack is a serious threat, there are simple countermeasures that can be used such as constant time calcs, random delays or blinding computations.

• A) timing
• B) chosen ciphertext
• C) mathematical
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Depolarization

A decrease in the difference in electrical charge between the inside and outside of a cell's membrane, critical for nerve impulse transmission.

Na+ Ion Channels

Protein channels in cell membranes that allow for the selective passage of sodium ions across the membrane, crucial for generating and transmitting electrical signals.

Permeable

Capable of allowing fluids or gases to pass through it.

K+

Potassium ion, a key electrolyte in the body involved in nerve function, muscle contraction, and fluid balance.