Week 6 Exercise

Exercise – Installing CrypTool 1

Introduction

CrypTool 1 (CT1) is a free Windows program for cryptography and cryptanalysis. It is considered the most widespread e-learning software in the field of cryptology.

Objectives

1. To introduce the CrypTool 1.
2. To introduce cryptology.
3. To develop a process for Module 8 exercise.

Deliverables

Download the

SEC310 Module 6 Exercise PowerPoint Template (Links to an external site.)

• Screenshot of CrypTool 1.4.42
• Answer three questions (see PowerPoint template for questions).

Complete the Lab Steps Below

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Step 1

Go to this site:

https://www.cryptool.org/en/ct1/downloads (Links to an external site.)

Step 2

Download the latest version of CrypTool 1 which is CrypTool 1.4.42

SEC 310
Module 6
CrypTool1 Installation

Rubric

Activity Requirement(s) Points
Deliverable 1:
Screenshot of CrypTool 1.4.41 installed
Screenshot 30
Deliverable 2:
Answer Questions Answers three questions (10 points each)
30

The screenshot should show and be clear and eligible.
Deliverable 1:
Screenshot of CrypTool 1.4.41 Installed

1. What is cryptology?

2. What are the advantages of CrypTool?

3. What are CrypTool resources available for help?

Deliverable 2:
Answer Questions