Jeff Mann: The Evolution of Cryptography
A DEF CON 32 talk where security expert Jeff Mann explores how the meaning of key cryptography terms has evolved over time.
He explains the differences between concepts such as encoding, encryption, and ciphertext, drawing on their historical and linguistic origins.
The talk raises the question of whether these terms are used correctly today and whether preserving their classical meanings still matters in modern cybersecurity.
He explains the differences between concepts such as encoding, encryption, and ciphertext, drawing on their historical and linguistic origins.
The talk raises the question of whether these terms are used correctly today and whether preserving their classical meanings still matters in modern cybersecurity.