09/07/05

cryp·tol·o·gy:

the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms

Since the early stages of society, people have used cryptology to encrypt, or scramble, information to ensure that only the intended recipient could read and understand the message.  While the basics of cryptology have not changed, it has changed to keep pace with technology and has evolved from simple code books to complex mathematical algorithms.   

This Web site will tell the history of cryptology, present three current types of encryption, and provide some interactive tools.