Every living person on this planet has their own unique pair of keys, known only to themselves and to no one else.Simon Singh
Cryptography is the science of secret writing, and it has a long and distinguished history.Simon Singh
The natural evolution of cryptograophy, with its ever increasing security, has paralleled the development of hacking skills.Simon Singh
People who use weak encryption should be punished for not being conscientious towards their data's security.Simon Singh
In an age where digital information is increasingly important, the ability to keep this information secure is vital.Simon Singh
When a key is in the hands of the intended recipient, then it becomes a tool of communication, but in the hands of an enemy, it becomes a weapon of destruction.Simon Singh
Every secret message in history relies, to a certain extent, on trust.Simon Singh
The importance of codes and code breaking has fluctuated throughout history, according to the development of new codes and the advent of new technology.Simon Singh
Cryptography is the essential building block of independence for organizations on the Internet, just as armies are the essential building blocks of states.Simon Singh
The history of cryptography provides evidence that it can be difficult to keep a system secure, even if all of the system’s details are, in principle, secret.Simon Singh