The History of Cryptography

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9Cu36Qj3dQ&feature=youtu.be

For this assignment, you will write an essay on the video for this week:

A Brief History of Cryptography

In this essay, discuss what you have learned on cryptography and how this method to secure information has changed over the decades. Provide a few examples of how cryptography actually secures data. 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.