(1)The purpose of the research paper is to give a thorough survey of Symmetric Cryptography.Items that should be addressed include, but are not limited to:Strengths of using this form of cryptographyW

(1)The purpose of the research paper is to give a thorough survey of Symmetric Cryptography.

Items that should be addressed include, but are not limited to:

Strengths of using this form of cryptography

Weaknesses of using this form of cryptography

Description of algorithms that implement symmetric cryptography and strengths / weaknesses of each algorithm

Relevant examples of modern applications / industry that utilize symmetric cryptography

Why does symmetric cryptography work best for these applications?

The paper must be a minimum of 10 pages, Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced.  APA formatting must be followed (cover page, abstract, headers, page numbers, citations, references).  You must use your own words and properly cite and reference all sources used. SafeAssign is used.  Anything with a SafeAssign score over 25% will not be accepted for credit. You must annotate on the paper which part each student in the group completed.

(2)Create a PowerPoint to present the information from your paper to the Professor and Class.  The presentation should be between 10 -15 minutes in length.  Each group member must present a portion of the presentation.  List each ACTIVE member of the group on the slide following the title slide.  You must have a references slide as the end. 

1) Minimum of 1,250 words / Maximum 1,800 words (Double spaced).

(2) APA style.

(3) At least 5 works cited.

(4) At least 2 of your references have to be scholarly peer-reviewed articles.