Best and Worst Use of Message Digest Algorithms

You are required to submit a single comprehensive written document conforming to the following requirements. 

1. APA formatted; including a Title page, a Table of Contents (TOC), and References page.
2. Sentences and paragraphs should be well-formed with proper grammar and spelling and be at a graduate level. 
3. Length must be between 2 – 4 pages; excluding Title, TOC and References pages.

Research MD5 and SHA-1 algorithms using the suggested resources and create your report with responses to the following four (4) sections.

Best Use of MD5 or SHA-1:  Outline a scenario where the MD5, or SHA-1 algorithms are put to good and proper use.  Start by stating what the algorithm does and give a use-case where MD5, or SHA-1 has a "best fit" condition.  Minimally 10 sentences.

Worst Use of MD5 or SHA-1: Outline a scenario where the MD5, or SHA-1 algorithms are put to poor, or improper use.  Start by stating what improper assumptions where made and how it did (or could) lead to a security compromise.  Minimally  10 sentences.

Conclusion: Summarize what you learned in this lab.