Algebraic curves and cryptography (Q5921638)

The authors survey topics in algebraic curve cryptography. They focus upon recent algorithmic developments involving elliptic and hyperelliptic curve discrete log problems, as well as computational results in the area of pairing-based cryptography. In particular, they look at an index-calculus approach to the elliptic curve discrete log problem.; Weil and Tate pairings; isogenous elliptic curves; Weil descent attacks; cryptographic protocols using pairings; and conclude the paper with a discussion of future research directions in discrete log cryptography.