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What Does a Cryptologist Do?
Cryptology is a broad, complex field that includes cryptanalysis and cryptography. Learn what it takes to become a cryptologist. Plan a career encrypting and decrypting messages, and discover the employment prospects in cryptology.
April 1, 2022
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