Modern History of Cryptography Techniques

Heather writes "The encryption scheme you rely on today might be full of holes just a few years down the road. Learn how far we've come in the last few decades, and why your apps need to be ready for change. This article builds on a previous article about Enigma, Germany's WWII-era encryption system."

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Recommended reading for those with an interest...

[CdBee]

Fiction, but still good:

Neal Stephenson - Cryptonomicon

Then to explain how Enoch Root lives so long, you'll need to read

Neal Stephenson - The Baroque Cycle Trilogy