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'''Cryptology''' (the science of secrets, from [[Greek language|Greek]]) is the general term that encompasses both [[cryptography]] (the study of techniques for keeping secrets) and [[cryptanalysis]] (codebreaking, acquiring secrets without authorisation). | '''Cryptology''' (the science of secrets, from [[Greek language|Greek]]) is the general term that encompasses both [[cryptography]] (the study of techniques for keeping secrets) and [[cryptanalysis]] (codebreaking, acquiring secrets without authorisation). | ||
Cryptology provides the scientific background for a broad range of activities in [[signals intelligence]] and [[information security]]. | Cryptology provides the scientific background for a broad range of activities in [[signals intelligence]] and [[information security]]. The field has a long and interesting history, see [[History of cryptology]]. | ||
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Cryptology (the science of secrets, from Greek) is the general term that encompasses both cryptography (the study of techniques for keeping secrets) and cryptanalysis (codebreaking, acquiring secrets without authorisation).
Cryptology provides the scientific background for a broad range of activities in signals intelligence and information security. The field has a long and interesting history, see History of cryptology.