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Standard Model Security

Definition

Standard Model Security in cryptography refers to the security guarantees of a cryptographic scheme under the assumption that the underlying mathematical problems are hard to solve, without requiring additional, non-standard assumptions. This model evaluates the security of protocols based on widely accepted computational assumptions, providing a baseline for cryptographic strength. It implies that the security analysis relies on established mathematical hardness problems, such as integer factorization or discrete logarithms. Schemes proven secure in this model offer a high degree of confidence in their resilience.