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The Exponential Encryption System (TESS)
(I) A system of separate but cooperating cryptographic mechanisms
and functions for the secure authenticated exchange of
cryptographic keys, the generation of digital signatures, and the
distribution of public keys. TESS employs asymmetric cryptography,
based on discrete exponentiation, and a structure of self-
certified public keys. [R1824]