Cryptography
For this assignment, you will write an essay on the video for this week:
Cryptanalysis
In this essay, you will explain how the Enigma machine has changed the world of security to this day. You will provide a timeline of the major milestones of cryptanalysis and the impact it has had on data security over the years. In addition to the video, choose one other scholarly reference to support your discussion.
Requirements:
Submit in a Word document.
Include cover page
Must be a minimum of two pages (excluding references and cover page)
Appropriate APA format is required.
Properly cite and reference any borrowed resource(s)
Rubric
Content
Proficient
81 – 100 points
Acceptable
61 – 80 points
Below Standard
0 – 60 points
Total
Content is relevant, well-selected, and demonstrates good understanding of technologies that are required for this course.
Content is somewhat relevant, well-selected, and demonstrates a general understanding of technologies that are required for this course.
Content is not relevant, not well-selected, and does not demonstrate a general understanding of technologies that are required for this course.
Grammar and Format
Proficient
81 – 100 points
Acceptable
61 – 80 points
Below Standard
0 – 60 points
Content demonstrates exceptional spelling and grammar. Content flows well and to enhance communication. Few or no errors that they do not impede overall readability.
Content demonstrates acceptable spelling and grammar. Content flows well and to enhance communication. Few or no errors that they do not impede overall readability.
Content does not demonstrate acceptable spelling and grammar. Content does not flow well and does not enhance communication. Multiple errors impede overall readability.
Solution Preview
Cryptanalysis is defined to as a process which finds a weakness in algorithms which are cryptographic and uses them to decipher the ciphertext without acknowledging the key secret.
The Enigma machine is an electro-mechanical device which is operated mechanically with a signal which is electrically passed through a series of wires and various mechanical parts (Crato, 2010).
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