Asiacrypt 2022 Symmetric Cryptography 2

Explore the latest advancements in symmetric cryptography in this 56-minute conference talk from Asiacrypt 2022. Delve into topics such as public permutations, single and parallel digests, cascade and counter MGFs, and their applications in cryptography. Learn about multi-user security, research developments, and security proofs, including distinguished gain and new experiments. Examine concepts like statistical distance, generalization, and functional key wrapping. Gain insights into key hierarchies and TLS session resumption. Engage with predictions, questions, and discussions on the future of symmetric cryptography and its practical implications in modern security systems.