83: NSA Cryptologists
Darknet Diaries
From Security Clearance to Cyber Operations
This chapter details the rigorous process of obtaining a security clearance for the NSA and the personal journey of transitioning from Information Security to a cryptographer role. It explores the fundamentals of one-time pad encryption and the innovative challenges faced in integrating computer technology into cryptography during the late 1980s. Additionally, it highlights the evolution of the NSA's focus towards network security and the creation of a hacker culture in response to emerging internet technologies.
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