Cryptography – Particular algorithmic function encoding – Nbs/des algorithm
Patent
1989-08-24
1990-05-08
Cangialosi, Salvatore
Cryptography
Particular algorithmic function encoding
Nbs/des algorithm
380 45, 380 49, H04L 902
Patent
active
049245155
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are disclosed for use in a data processing system which executes a program which outputs cryptographic service requests for operations with cryptographic keys which are associated with control vectors defining the functions which each key is allowed by its originator to perform. The improved method and apparatus enable the use of control vectors having an arbitrary length. It includes a control vector register having an arbitrary length, for storing a control vector of arbitrary length associated with an N-bit cryptographic key. It further includes a control vector checking means having an input coupled to the control vector register, for checking that the control vector authorizes the cryptographic function which is requested by the cryptographic service request. It further includes a hash function generator having an input coupled to the control vector register and an N-bit output, for mapping the control vector output from the control vector register, into an N-bit hash value. A key register is included for storing the N-bit cryptographic key. It further includes a logic block having a first input coupled to the N-bit output of the hash function generator, and a second input connected to the key register, for forming at the output thereof a product of the N-bit key and the N-bit hash value. Finally, an encryption device is included having a first input for receiving a cleartext data stream and a key input coupled to the output of the logic block, for forming a ciphertext data stream at the output thereof from the cleartext data stream and the product. A decryption device can be substituted for the encryption device to perform decryption operations in a similar manner.
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Abraham Dennis G.
Arnold William C.
Johnson Donald B.
Karne Ramesh K.
Le An V.
Cangialosi Salvatore
Hoel John E.
International Business Machines Coprporation
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