Bob Bryan

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Software developer for over 25 years. Interested in efficient software methodology, user requirements, design, implementation, and testing. Experienced with C#, VC , VB, Sql Server, and office tools. MCSD.

	140 reputation	bio	website	designingefficientsoftware.wo…	visits	member for	1 year, 2 months
5 badges		location	Las Vegas, NV		seen	Dec 1 '12 at 0:23

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3	Why is the IV passed in the clear when it can be easily encrypted?
2	What is the difference between CBC and GCM mode?
1	Does a public key absolutely need to be used to initiate an encrypted session?

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+18	Why is the IV passed in the clear when it can be easily encrypted?
+10	What is the difference between CBC and GCM mode?
+5	Does a public key absolutely need to be used to initiate an encrypted session?

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0	Does a public key absolutely need to be used to initiate an encrypted session?

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