This chapter discusses the early days of cryptography, including Marty's determination to bring encryption to the public, the unique collaboration between Marty and Whit Diffie, and the breakthrough moment of realizing the potential of public key cryptography.
Today's internet is built on a series of locks and keys that protect your private information as it travels through cyberspace. But could all these locks be broken? (Updated from 2022)
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