There are three main types of cryptographic algorithms: (1) secret key, (2) public key, and (3) hash functions. Pick an algorithm for any one of these types (e.g., DES, AES, RSA, MD5) and describe how

There are three main types of cryptographic algorithms: (1) secret key, (2) public key, and (3) hash functions. Pick an algorithm for any one of these types (e.g., DES, AES, RSA, MD5) and describe how it works and where it is applied (For example SSL uses 3DES or DES) for message encryption. Use your own words. When you pick an algorithm, try not to repeat. Be sure to reference your sources. Please provide in-text citations and references for 3 or more authoritative sources. For all both the discussion board and replies. Put the reference list at the end of your posting. 

3-4 paragraphs 

In addition, 3 Discussion board replies needed.

Each replies must be at least 2 Paragraphs each(See attached for the replies needed) 

All work is Due on Oct 18