To begin with, cryptology is the mathematics, algorithms, and the applications of formulas that underpins cryptography and cryptanalysis. The world of cryptology goes from basic foundations in cryptography (code-making) to modern algebraic
cryptanalysis (code-breaking). So, cryptology is clearly divided into two major
parts: cryptography and cryptanalysis; with strong connections to each
other, which include
cryptographic applications, types of cryptography and their algorithms, code-breaking techniques, information theory, number theory and mathematical
applications to encrypt data and also break ciphers.
Sunday 6 June 2021
Cryptology vs. Cryptography vs. Cryptanalysis. What's the Difference?
Although the words cryptology, cryptography and cryptanalysis are used interchangeably — strictly speaking — they mean different things. Nowadays, we only use the word cryptography for everything; it's indeed a catch-all for a broad range of intertwined topics. Today’s post not only aims to point out the differences among them but also to show their connections to each other.
Categories:
Cryptography,
Theoretical Computer Science
HELLO, I'M PERCY REYES! I've been working as a senior SQL Server Database Engineer for over 20 years; I'm a three-time Microsoft Data Platform MVP. I'm a cryptographer conducting research on cryptographic Boolean functions and their applications.