The History of Cryptography: Tracing the evolution of codes and ciphers

The History of Cryptography: Tracing the evolution of codes and ciphers from ancient times to modern-day encryption.

In this video, we explore the fascinating history of cryptography, from the ancient Greeks to modern-day encryption techniques. We'll take a look at some of the most famous ciphers and codes throughout history, including the Caesar Cipher, the Enigma Machine, and the RSA algorithm.

But cryptography isn't just about secret messages and code-breaking. We'll also delve into the importance of cryptography in our modern digital world, and the risks of not properly securing our sensitive information.

And with the advent of quantum computing, the future of cryptography is uncertain. That's why we'll also discuss the latest developments in quantum cryptography, including post-quantum cryptography, which may be the key to secure communications in the future.

So join us on this journey through the fascinating world of cryptography, and learn how this ancient art continues to play a crucial role in our digital lives today.

Here are few resources for self-study:

https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/cryptography-and-its-types/

https://www.csoonline.com/article/3583976/what-is-cryptography-how-algorithms-keep-information-secret-and-safe.html

https://www.slideshare.net/TeamAOL/a-history-of-encryption

https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/11-cryptographic-methods-that-marked-history-from-the-caesar-cipher-to-enigma-code-and-beyond