Cryptology ePrint Archive: Report 2020/1608
Cryptographic competitions
Daniel J. Bernstein
Abstract: Competitions are widely viewed as the safest way to select cryptographic algorithms. This paper surveys procedures that have been used in cryptographic competitions, and analyzes the extent to which those procedures reduce security risks.
Category / Keywords: cryptography, competitions, DES, AES, eSTREAM, SHA-3, CAESAR, NISTPQC, NISTLWC
Date: received 25 Dec 2020
Contact author: authorcontact-competitions at box cr yp to
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Version: 20201227:132045 (All versions of this report)
Short URL: ia.cr/2020/1608
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