The lab is intended to provide interaction with concepts of encryption. While many of these interactive opportunities have been provided throughout the site, the lab is intended to bring them together so they are directly easily accessible.

The majority of these programs include simulations of actual encryption utilities -- such as a simulation of the German Enigma that was used for axis communication during the second World War.

Additionally we have included interactive puzzles. These puzzles can be decrypted using the utilities and information provided on this web page.

Also included are explanations of the three most common applications of encryption technologies and information as to how to implement them on a personal computer:

• PGP

• SSL

• SSH