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What are the constraints for an IV using AES in CBC mode?
I'm designing a protocol for use into a VPN software.
The VPN frames are encapsulated into AES-256 CBC encrypted frames. I understand that IVs must be uniquely used for each message encrypted with ...
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Why use an Initialization Vector (IV)?
Why use an Initialization Vector (IV)?
How are IV's used?
What are the advantages/disadvantages of using an IV?
Why use an IV instead of a longer key in which some section of the key is pubic?
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