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The design rationale for many key distribution schemes for multicast networks are based on heuristic arguments on efficiency, flexibility and scalability. In most instances the choice of key server placement in a multicast network architecture is based on intuitive cryptographic considerations. We use an analytical model of multicast group formation and network growth to look at the selection of a key distribution scheme from a network operation perspective. Thereafter, this model is used to validate the choice of hierarchical (hybrid) key distribution model as the most appropriate.
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Gamage, C., Leiwo, J., Zheng, Y. (2000). Why Hierarchical Key Distribution Is Appropriate for Multicast Networks. In: Song, J. (eds) Information Security and Cryptology - ICISC’99. ICISC 1999. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 1787. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/10719994_10
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