Assignment:
Assignment Description
Review the following LinkedIn Learning videos to help you with your assignments in this Unit.
Using the APA writing style, write a 4 to 5 page paper that answers the questions below. Be prepared to fully support your answers. Within the identified paper structure below, explain in your own words the following:
1. Title Page
2. Introduction
3. Main Body:
a. What is the history of DES, and why is sDES studied?
b. How does DES and 3DES work? Provide an example of each.
c. Explain the following ingredients that decide the algorithm in the Fiestel cipher:
- Block size Key size
- Subkey generation
- Round function
- Fast software encryption/decryption
- Ease of Analysis
4. Conclusion
5. APA Reference List (Note: Make sure to also include intext citations)
Please submit your assignment.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.
Read selected articles from the AIU Library as identified in the Learning Materials.
Assignment Objectives
Discuss commonly used authentication protocols used in current Internet technology.
Explain common vulnerabilities in cryptographic protocols and how they can be avoided.