Discussion Question
The word steganography comes from the ancient Greeks and means "covered writing," and is defined as the practice of concealing messages or information within other nonsecure text or data. Although it is a very old process that has its roots in cave paintings, pictures, and other similar types of glyphs that would only have significant meaning to those who knew what to look for, it is still considered an incredibly, and surprisingly, effective way to hide information.
• Explain how steganography works and provide examples of its application.
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of using steganography?
• Can steganography replace the use of encryption?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.
Recommended Materials/Resources
Use the following author's names, book/article titles, Web sites, and/or keywords to search for supplementary information to augment your learning in this subject.
1. Harris, Shon. All in One CISSP Exam Guide, Sixth Edition. McGraw-Hill, 2013.
2. Paar, Christof, Pelzl,Jan and Preneel, Bart. Understanding Cryptography: A Textbook for Students and Practitioners. Springer Publishing, 2010.
3. Rhodes-Ousley, Mark. The Complete Reference to Information Security, Second Edition. McGraw-Hill, 2013.