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cryptography

[krip-tog-ruh-fee] / krɪpˈtɒg rə fi /
NOUN
Morse code
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Quantum computers could eventually transform areas such as drug discovery, energy technology, cryptography, artificial intelligence, and logistics.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026

The National Institute of Standards and Technology, the federal agency that creates guidelines for reducing cyber risks, released three postquantum cryptography standards in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

"It's the foundation of quantum computing, quantum cryptography and even gravitational wave detection."

From Science Daily ● Jul. 5, 2026

The first executive order targets a powerful quantum computer by 2028; the second mandates post-quantum cryptography by 2031.

From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026

Elizebeth and William knew enough about cryptography to guess that “V” might stand for “E,” the most common letter in the English language.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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