A Java implementation of an elliptic curve cryptosystem

ABSTRACT

We describe a Java implementation of an ElGamal based elliptic curve cryptosystem. We then illustrate the use of this implementation in a working prototype.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  E. Data
  E.3 DATA ENCRYPTION
      Subjects: Public key cryptosystems

Additional Classification:
  D. Software
  D.3 PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
      D.3.2 Language Classifications

          Nouns: Java

  E. Data
  E.3 DATA ENCRYPTION
      Subjects: Standards (e.g., DES, PGP, RSA)

General Terms:
Algorithms, Documentation, Theory