[Solved] Computer Science Week 7 – Assignment: How to Implement and Use Diffie-Hellman

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For this assignment, you will replicate a simple Diffie-Hellman key exchange between Maria and Carlos. The Diffie-Hellman protocol is a technique for safely transferring cryptographic keys via a channel of unreliable security. Your objective is to follow the key exchange process exactly and show Maria and Carlos how to generate a shared secret key without sending it straightforwardly.

### **Submission Instructions:**

– Create a Word document to submit your assignment
– Your document should include the following sections:
– **Introduction:** Briefly explain what the Diffie-Hellman protocol is and why it is used.
– **Implementation Steps:** Clearly outline each step of the key exchange process, including calculations and results.
– **Reflection:** Discuss the significance of the Diffie-Hellman protocol in secure communications.

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