[Crypto] Exploration 1 (Beta Content)

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[Crypto] Exploration 1 - Cryptographic Techniques

In this Exploration, you will learn about 4 different cryptographic techniques.

Part 1 - CIA Kryptos

Visit the following website…CIA Kryptos (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kryptos)

Answer the following questions with 2 - 4 sentences each...

[Q1]: Describe the website topic.
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[Q2]: Describe the specific cryptographic method used.
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[Q3]: Describe the specific technology used to encrypt/decrypt and deliver the message.
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[Q4]: Describe the impact of the coded message on society, government, etc.
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[Q5]: Describe your impression of the Kryptos (interesting, boring, funny, scary, etc.)
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Part 2 - Bible/Torah Code

Visit the following website…Bible/Torah Code (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bible_code)

Answer the following questions with 2 - 4 sentences each...

[Q1]: Describe the website topic.
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[Q2]: Describe the specific cryptographic method used.
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[Q3]: Describe the specific technology used to encrypt/decrypt or deliver the message.
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[Q4]: Describe the impact of the coded message on society, government, etc.
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[Q5]: Describe your impression of the website content (interesting, boring, funny, scary, etc.)
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Part 3 - Gov. Schwarzenegger Memo

The California Assembly and Senate unanimously approved Assembly Bill 1176 to help the port of San Francisco with financing issues. But Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) decided to veto the legislation, sending a letter to the state Assembly chastising them for focusing on “unnecessary bills.” The San Francisco Bay Guardian also notes a second, more direct, message hidden in Schwarzenegger’s letter:

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Answer the following questions with 2 - 4 sentences each...

[Q1]: Describe the letter topic.
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[Q2]: Describe the specific cryptographic method used.
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[Q3]: Describe the specific technology used to encrypt/decrypt or deliver the message.
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[Q4]: Describe the impact of the coded message on society, government, etc.
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[Q5]: Describe your impression of the letter (interesting, boring, funny, scary, etc.)
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Part 4 - Enigma at Bletchley Park

Watch the following video…Enigma (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASfAPOiq_eQ)

Answer the following questions with 2 - 4 sentences each...

[Q1]: Describe the video topic.
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[Q2]: Describe the specific cryptographic method used.
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[Q3]: Describe the specific technology used to encrypt/decrypt or deliver the message.
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[Q4]: Describe the impact of the coded message on society, government, etc.
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[Q5]: Describe your impression of the video (interesting, boring, funny, scary, etc.)
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Part 5 - Submitting Your File and Exploration

Once you have answered all questions…

  • Log-in to Canvas
  • Select MTH 125 Course
  • Select [Crypto] Exploration 1 (this document should appear embedded in assignment text)
  • Select the blue SUBMIT button in upper right

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