Defined term
Cryptanalysis
Cryptanalysis: The operations performed in defeating or circumventing cryptographic protection of information by applying mathematical techniques and without…
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The operations performed in defeating or circumventing cryptographic protection of information by applying mathematical techniques and without an initial knowledge of the key employed in providing the protection.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
1) Operations performed in defeating cryptographic protection without an initial knowledge of the key employed in providing the protection. 2) The study of mathematical techniques for attempting to defeat cryptographic techniques and information system security.
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NICCS Glossary
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The Cyber Glossary
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