17 Dec
2003
17 Dec
'03
11:17 p.m.
Folks -- can I get your input on the following technical questions? When implemented with "ordinary" hardware and software, I understand that RSA is very slow compared to DES for "equivalent" levels of protection. Question 1: How much slower? I've heard the possibility exists of designing special purpose hardware that would greatly speed up RSA. Question 2: Please comment on the feasibility of this scheme. thanks herb