Cryptography: The Science of Secrets with Brian Veicht

Brian Veitch discusses the science of secrets and techniques used to encrypt and decrypt secret messages. This video production is brought to you by STEM Read, powered by SmartSpace@NIU. Topics discussed include cryptography, the difference between cryptographers and cryptanalysts, cipher disks, frequency analysis, encryption, decryption, the story of Mary, Queen of Scotts, and modern uses of cryptography. This video was created to support learning and activities related to The Maze Runner, a STEM Read book by James Dashner. Play our game and learn more about cryptography.: http://smartspaceniu.net/cryptography-cracking-the-code/