these days data from the optical fiber can too be tapped and decrypted.....what are the ways byt which these data can be secured and if possible any site which can provide such info other than www.howstuffworks.com
2006-08-24 05:11:41 · 5 answers · asked by palimatix 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
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2006-08-24 05:28:53 · update #1
There are several techniques for detecting unauthorized taps on optical fibre, such as http://cryptome.org/4134642-1979.htm.
Failing that there is cryptography ... strong (512 bits+) encryption of the data itself so that even if it is tapped it is infeasible to break it. (Well, unless you're the NSA with acres of mainframes to devote to the job). The holy grail of cryptography is Quantum Cryptography. While not yet commerically available, scientists are close.
There is a good discussion of the topic at http://www.idquantique.com/products/files/vectis-future.pdf#search=%22prevent%20tapping%20optical%20fibre%22
2006-08-24 05:22:12 · answer #1 · answered by David B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The most promising field is quantum cryptography. There are a number of physics research groups trying to bring this technique to a level of functionality that could enjoy widespread use, but it is still in the early development stages. The article below is on using "polarization entangled photon pairs" to establish highly secure keys. This article requires a significant knowledge of physics and math to be understood in its entirety, but even if you don't have this you should be able to glean the basic concept from it. (I'm not sure, but you may need proxy access from a research institution or major library to access it...if so, use www.scholar.google.com and search for "photon entanglement quantum cryptography" and plenty of info should pop up)
2006-08-24 18:50:04 · answer #2 · answered by M L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Leonardo
2006-08-24 18:12:08 · answer #3 · answered by leito 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have encryption/decryption equipment at either end.
2006-08-24 12:15:59 · answer #4 · answered by Sam 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2006-08-24 18:15:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋