Digital Communication Security

This assignment aims to delve into the topic of end-to-end encryption, a crucial aspect of digital communication security. Your task is to research and analyze the various aspects of end-to-end encryption, its significance, challenges, and potential impact on privacy, security, law, etc.

Assignment – 10 points

• Research a secure end-to-end messaging protocol and report on what you find.

• How is it used?

• examples of popular end-to-end encrypted platforms or services.

• Examine how end-to-end encryption has been utilized in specific industries (e.g., healthcare, finance).

• What is hindering adoption or interoperability?

• What is your opinion and analysis of it? Be sure to include the pros and cons about those protocols.

• Discuss its importance in ensuring secure digital communication.

• In the context of protecting data, how do these protocols compare to existing and more common protocols? Are there any? In other words what could be used in its place but maybe isn’t? Discuss the differences between end-to-end encryption and other encryption methods.

• What privacy challenges does it solve and not?

• Explore the role of encryption protocols and algorithms in achieving end-to-end security.

• Analyze the impact of end-to-end encryption on user privacy in various communication channels (e.g., messaging apps, email).

• Offer insights into the future implications of end-to-end encryption on digital communication. Evaluate the potential challenges and risks associated with implementing end-to-end encryption. Discuss the balance between privacy and law enforcement concerns, taking into account recent debates and legal frameworks.

• Explore emerging technologies or advancements in end-to-end encryption.

• Discuss potential limitations or vulnerabilities that may arise.

• Investigate the existence of active exploits or malware utilizing end-to-end encryption.

• Analyze notable security incidents or breaches related to end-to-end encryption if any.

• What countermeasures could be employed to mitigate the impact of malware utilizing end-to-end encryption protocols? Additionally, what measures or technologies could be implemented to identify and detect active exploitation carried out through such malware?

• Make sure to include credible sources and cite appropriately. This is a graduate level course. If you use ChatGPT, be sure to include what prompts you used and what output it gave. Failure to do so is considered cheating and a violation of academic policy.

• Your research should be well-structured, cohesive, and supported by credible sources (academic articles, research papers, industry reports).

• Use the preferred APA 7 format for citations, or another format if more convenient.

• 6 pages minimum with no maximum limit.

• Evaluation will be based on content accuracy and the extent to which the questions and topics are effectively addressed.