Masters Theses
Date of Award
5-2013
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Major
Computer Science
Major Professor
Jinyuan Sun
Committee Members
James S. Plank, Bradley T. Vander Zanden
Abstract
Since its inception, Tor has offered anonymity for internet users around the world. Tor now offers bridges to help users evade internet censorship, but the primary distribution schemes that provide bridges to users in need have come under attack. This thesis explores how threshold RSA can help strengthen Tor's infrastructure while also enabling more powerful bridge distribution schemes. We implement a basic threshold RSA signature system for the bridge authority and a reputation-based social network design for bridge distribution. Experimental results are obtained showing the possibility of quick responses to requests from honest users while maintaining both the secrecy and the anonymity of registered clients and bridges.
Recommended Citation
Deyton, Jordan Hunter, "Tor Bridge Distribution Powered by Threshold RSA. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 2013.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/1607
Included in
Digital Communications and Networking Commons, OS and Networks Commons, Software Engineering Commons
Comments
To compile this pdf, I used LaTeX and modified the UT thesis LaTeX template provided on the thesis website. Many modifications were necessary.