As society becomes dependent on computers, data must be communicated via public communication networks such as satellite,
Question:
As society becomes dependent on computers, data must be communicated via public communication networks such as satellite, microwave systems, and telephones. When a message is received, it must be authenticated. This is done by using a secret enciphering key. Even though the key is secret, there is always the possibility that it will fall into the wrong hands, thus allowing an unauthentic message to appear to be authentic.
Assume that 95% of all messages received are authentic. Furthermore, assume that only .1% of all unauthentic messages are sent using the correct key and that all authentic messages are sent using the correct key. Find the probability that a message is authentic given that the correct key is used.
Managerial Economics A Problem Solving Approach
ISBN: 978-1133951483
3rd edition
Authors: Luke M. Froeb, Brian T. McCann, Mikhael Shor, Michael R. War