The Hidden History of Public Key Cryptography at GCHQ 🔐

Discover how mathematicians at GCHQ secretly developed public key cryptography in the 1970s, a groundbreaking innovation kept under wraps for years. Uncover the fascinating story behind this cryptographic revolution!

The Hidden History of Public Key Cryptography at GCHQ 🔐
The Hidden History of Public Key Cryptography at GCHQ 🔐

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Invented by mathematicians in the 1970s, it was kept classified for years before the story came to light.

Reid shares the fascinating hidden history of cryptography. The newly formed charity NSIST is uncovering many secrets like this through their work.

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Oct 22, 2025

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