KGC_TEST/miracl/source/curve/pairing/ipk.txt

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ID-PKC
This Identity Based Encryption method was invented by Cliff Cocks
See http://www.cesg.gov.uk/technology/id-pkc/index.htm for more details.
This demonstration implementation consists of four programs that implement
each of the four steps in the algorithm. The source code is intended to be
read in conjunction with the academic paper which describes the method. The
clarity of C++ makes the code very readable, and easy to associate with the
mathematical description.
NOTE: This method is patented! Do not deploy before checking with the patent
holders. This is just a demonstration of the method, and lacks some
functionality in its current state.
Tested with MS C++, Borland C++ and the DJGPP port of gcc
Function: SETUP
Source File: ipk_set.cpp
This program generates suitable random global domain parameters, and stores
them in the file common.ipk. The Master key is stored in master.ipk
Compile as (for example with MS C++)
cl /O2 ipk_set.cpp big.cpp miracl.lib
Function: EXTRACT
Source File: ipk_ext.cpp
This program extracts a private (secret) key from the proffered identity
string, and stores it in the file private.ipk
Compile as
cl /O2 ipk_ext.cpp big.cpp crt.cpp miracl.lib
Function: ENCRYPT
Source File: ipk_enc.cpp
This program accepts the identity of the recipient (which is his public key),
and encrypts a file.
Compile as
cl /O2 ipk_enc.cpp big.cpp miracl.lib
Function: DECRYPT
Source File: ipk_dec.cpp
This program decrypts a file using the private key from private.ipk
Compile as (for example with MS C++)
cl /O2 ipk_dec.cpp big.cpp miracl.lib
Run the four programs in the order above, and encrypt a file to yourself!