cryptography discussion 2

Are discrete logarithms fundamental to the Digital Signature algorithm (DSA) and the Diffie-Hellman key exchange algorithm ? 

In two paragraphs, discuss this question (keep to the word limit to avoid penalty). References and in-text citations must be APA compliant. Please, respond substantially to a minimum of two colleagues' posts.

Grading Rubric - DiscussionMaximum Points1, Meets or exceeds established assignment criteria452, Demonstrates an understanding of lesson concepts453, Mechanics, punctuation, sentence structure, spelling that affects clarity, APA formatting 
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