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Monday, February 27, 2012

About Internet / Network Security: Are You The Next Great Codebreaker?

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From Andy O'Donnell, your Guide to Internet / Network Security
This week we discuss encryption. I can see some of your eyes beginning to glaze over, relax, we're going to make it fun. We'll look at a free tool that will let you learn about encryption while you try your hand at codebreaking. Who knows you might even crack one of the great unsolved ciphers that researchers have been toiling over for years. Check it out in the link below:

Are You The Next Great Codebreaker?
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