Computer · 1977 · 557 citations · 8 references
ComputingComputer ScienceComputer SecurityCryptographyData EncryptionData SecurityCryptanalysis
For centuries, cryptography has been a valuable asset of the military and diplomatic communities. Indeed, it is so valuable that its practice has usually been shrouded in secrecy and mystery.
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