Assignment - Discussion topic 2

Kerchoff's Principles

Primary Task Response:

Please provide a detailed response to the below to include specific details and examples.

Auguste Kerchoff put forth a set of guidelines in the development of new algorithms or the evaluation of existing ones. While they are not required to be followed, they are still considered to be good advice or guidance.  Please explain Kerchoff’s six principles and make a case for both following them and not following them.  Please use sources to support your positions.

Peer Response(s):  Read the responses from your peers and offer a constructive critique or additional information that adds substantively to the discussions.  Remember, a response that simply states that their post was good or that you liked it is not considered substantive.  You should contribute to the learning via your posts and responses.  Be sure to acknowledge any outside sources you use.