1. Following are two problems using a rail fence cipher. Prove both of your answers by showing the steps involved in encryption/decryption. As [art of this problem you must also show the steps involved in reversing what you are being asked for. (20 points)

Using a rail fence cipher with a depth of 2 encrypt the following message:

The bird is a raven

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Reverse the steps to decrypt your answer and explain the steps.

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Using a rail fence cipher with zig zag pattern and a depth of 3 decrypt the following message:

MAEKN ETTHPRAOEM ETATP

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Reverse the steps to encrypt your answer and explain the steps.

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