The document discusses the history of the Data Encryption Standard (DES) and how it transformed cryptography with the development of triple DES. Students are required to post a response to at least two other students by the end of the week using at least one scholarly resource, with all discussion postings in proper APA format.

1. Evaluate the history of the Data Encryption Standard (DES) and
then how it has transformed cryptography with the advancement
of triple DES. You are also required to post a response to a
minimum of two other student in the class by the end of the
week. You must use at least one scholarly resource. Every
discussion posting must be properly APA formatted.