Let’s face it – cryptography is intimidating. The idea that cryptography is full of complicated mathematical algorithms causes IT managers to shy away from it and delegate responsibility without truly understanding what’s going on behind the scenes. However, this shouldn’t be the case. Every IT professional should have a basic understanding of how cryptography works and this comprehension doesn’t require an advanced degree in mathematics.

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Published in SearchSecurity on 11/20/03