Cryptology in the Classroom: Analyzing a Zero-Knowledge Protocol
Cheryl Beaver · Cryptologia · 2009
From the simple example of Ali Baba proving he knows a magic word to complex digital signature schemes, the ideas behind zero-knowledge protocols can be used as fun cryptographic examples for undergraduate students at different levels. In this paper, I present an example of how to introduce the topic as an interactive classroom activity to an undergraduate mathematics class in a way that sets the stage for discussing several important topics of concern in this and other modern cryptographic applications.