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A Look into NSA's First Foray into Software-Based Cryptography
47:00 - 56:53 (09:52)
The NSA's first attempt at software-based cryptography involved a computer program that would do encryption and decryption, along with a half paper pad and half key on a floppy disk. This was a significant advancement towards the development of software-based cryptography.
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One-time pads are a form of encryption where a unique key is used only once to convert plaintext into ciphertext.
47:00 - 52:11 (05:11)
Summary
One-time pads are a form of encryption where a unique key is used only once to convert plaintext into ciphertext. Espionage agents have used them in various ways to secure their sensitive messages, including creating miniature versions that could be easily transported and hidden.
ChapterA Look into NSA's First Foray into Software-Based Cryptography
Episode83: NSA Cryptologists
PodcastDarknet Diaries
A former NSA employee discusses his involvement in producing the first software-based manual crypto system for the NSA, which was a combination of a paper pad and a floppy disk accompanied by a computer program for encryption and decryption.
52:11 - 56:53 (04:41)
Summary
A former NSA employee discusses his involvement in producing the first software-based manual crypto system for the NSA, which was a combination of a paper pad and a floppy disk accompanied by a computer program for encryption and decryption. This was the first instance of software-based cryptography produced by the NSA.