Cryptographers, quantum computers and the war for information | Craig Costello
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The Enduring Battle of Cryptography and Code Breaking
This chapter explores the historical tension between cryptographers and code breakers, tracing the development of encryption techniques from Queen Mary's letters to the Enigma code during WWII. It highlights the transformative impact of public key cryptography and discusses the impending challenges posed by quantum computing on modern security.
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