COMP5631/CSIT5710 COURSE PROJECT   

1. Who should work on this course project? 

   Everyone taking COMP5631/CSIT5710 must do this project. 

2. What is the project? 

   The project is to study the so-called "Identity-Based Encryption (IBE)” 

   and submit a project report. 

3. What should you do in this project?  

   Step 1: Download the following compressed folder containing identity-based 

           encryption reading materials:  

           PROJECTS/IBE.zip

           You may search the Internet and download more materials on IBE.  

   Step 2: Read IBE carefully. You should focus on Cocks' IBE 

           algorithm, and may not read other IBE encryption systems if 

           you do not have the necessary background in mathematics. 

   Step 3: Compare certificate-based public-key encryption with identity 

           based encryption, and address the following questions in your 

           project report: 

           Q1: What is the motivation for proposing the identity-based 

               encryption? 

           Q2: What are the advantages and disadvantages of the IBE over 

               the traditional certificate-based public-key encryption? 

           Q3: Can an IBE system be used for signing digital documents? 

               If yes, can the digital signature be used for nonrepudiation? 

           Q4: Do you think IBE will be widely used? Please justify your 

               conclusion.   

4. When should you start working on your project? 

   You are ready to work on it after Lecture 10. 

5. What are the format and length of your project report? 

   There is no length requirement. You are suggested to write a three-page 

   or four-page report only addressing the four questions above.   

6. What are the deadline and way for submitting your project report? 

   Details will be given to you by email from the instructor at due time.