Hidden Polynomial(s) Cryptosystems

Abstract

We propose variations of the class of hidden monomial cryptosystems in order to make it resistant to all known attacks. We use identities built upon a single bivariate polynomial equation with coefficients in a finite field. Indeed, it can be replaced by a ``small'' ideal, as well. Throughout, we set up probabilistic encryption protocols, too. The same ideas extend to digital signature algorithms, as well. Our schemes work as well on differential fields of positive characteristic, and elsewhere.

17 pages