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| rdfs:comment | - Cryptography is a branch of Mathematics and (since the 1940s) Computer Science which deals with Information Security.
- Cryptography was a section aboard the USS Enterprise, responsible for decoding enemy transmissions. In 2266, Cryptography was assigned the task of decoding a Romulan transmission from a Bird-of-Prey which the Enterprise had been shadowing. (TOS: "Balance of Terror" )
- Cryptography is an Industrial technology field. Most technologies within the field improve research efficiency and improve espionage effectiveness.
- Cryptography or cryptology, is the study of techniques to ensure secure communication between two parties when in the presence of a third party, called adversaries. Before the age of computers, cryptography meant the same as encryption which is the process of converting information (plain text) using a cipher, into another form (cipher text) that only authorized parties will be able to read by the use of decryption.
- Characters with this skill have been trained in the art of devising and cracking codes and ciphers. They can devise a new code on a successful Int test and have a +10% modifier for any Int tests made in order to break unfamiliar codes. The gamesmaster may assign modifiers for exceptionally easy or difficult codes.
- Cryptography (from the Greek meaning "secret writing") is
- "When stopping a terrorist attack or seeking to recover a kidnapped child, encountering encryption may mean the difference between success and catastrophic failures"-- Janet Reno, Sept 99 "gentlemen do not read each others mail"-- Henry Lewis Stimson
- One reason is that, in 2003, I visited Chicago and had the chance to briefly visit the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. I had no idea, however, that the museum housed the U-505 and other material of interest in the history of cryptography; I managed to miss these exhibits altogether! I was quite disappointed to find out about it only later after my return to the UK. I hope that this site might help people with an interest in the history of cryptography to find out about things to see — things that they might never otherwise have heard about.
- Skill in recognizing, designing, and cracking secret codes and messages. The character must study the code for two hours to attempt to break it successfully. A failed roll means the individual must study the code for an additional two hours before he can try to break it again. The character may attempt to break the code sooner, after only 10 minutes of study, but this is very difficult and prone to failure.
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| Caption | - A German Lorenz SZ.42 cipher machine
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| abstract | - Cryptography is a branch of Mathematics and (since the 1940s) Computer Science which deals with Information Security.
- "When stopping a terrorist attack or seeking to recover a kidnapped child, encountering encryption may mean the difference between success and catastrophic failures"-- Janet Reno, Sept 99 "gentlemen do not read each others mail"-- Henry Lewis Stimson Cryptography is a skill, described in Basic Set, p. 186. It is mentioned in relation to tools that assist in its use in GURPS High Tech on page 210 and GURPS Ultra Tech on page 47. It is part of the Secret Agent Template from GURPS Space, on page 232. It is listed under the Mathematical Ability, Born to be Wired, and Evil Computer Talents on page 12 in GURPS Power-Ups 3: Talents.
- Cryptography was a section aboard the USS Enterprise, responsible for decoding enemy transmissions. In 2266, Cryptography was assigned the task of decoding a Romulan transmission from a Bird-of-Prey which the Enterprise had been shadowing. (TOS: "Balance of Terror" )
- Cryptography is an Industrial technology field. Most technologies within the field improve research efficiency and improve espionage effectiveness.
- Skill in recognizing, designing, and cracking secret codes and messages. The character must study the code for two hours to attempt to break it successfully. A failed roll means the individual must study the code for an additional two hours before he can try to break it again. The character may attempt to break the code sooner, after only 10 minutes of study, but this is very difficult and prone to failure. Excerpted from Rifts® Ultimate Edition™, copyright 2005 Palladium Books Inc. All rights reserved. Rifts®, Megaverse® and Palladium Books® are registered trademarks of Palladium Books Inc. and Kevin Siembieda. All other titles and names are trademarks of Palladium Books.
- Cryptography or cryptology, is the study of techniques to ensure secure communication between two parties when in the presence of a third party, called adversaries. Before the age of computers, cryptography meant the same as encryption which is the process of converting information (plain text) using a cipher, into another form (cipher text) that only authorized parties will be able to read by the use of decryption.
- Characters with this skill have been trained in the art of devising and cracking codes and ciphers. They can devise a new code on a successful Int test and have a +10% modifier for any Int tests made in order to break unfamiliar codes. The gamesmaster may assign modifiers for exceptionally easy or difficult codes.
- One reason is that, in 2003, I visited Chicago and had the chance to briefly visit the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. I had no idea, however, that the museum housed the U-505 and other material of interest in the history of cryptography; I managed to miss these exhibits altogether! I was quite disappointed to find out about it only later after my return to the UK. I hope that this site might help people with an interest in the history of cryptography to find out about things to see — things that they might never otherwise have heard about. When complete, this guide should be able to answer question such as: 1.
* I'm visiting Chicago; while I'm there, is there anywhere worth visiting with regards to cryptography? 2.
* Where can I go to see an Enigma machine? Currently, this wiki has not been publicised, although if you've stumbled across it, you would be very welcome to contribute. After I've done a little work seeding the wiki with a few basic articles and structure, I'll publicise the Wiki to a few groups and people.
- Cryptography (from the Greek meaning "secret writing") is
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