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Building PRFs from PRPs
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We evaluate constructions for building pseudo-random functions (PRFs) from pseudo-random permutations (PRPs). We present two constructions: a slower construction that preserves the security of the PRP and a faster construction that has less security. One application of our construction is to build a wider block cipher given a block cipher as a building tool. We do not require any additional construction--e.g. pseudo-random number generators--to create the wider block cipher. The security of the resulting cipher will be as strong as the original block cipher.
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