Albion College Mathematics and Computer Science Colloquium



Title:Mathematics and National Security
Speaker:Ms. Sandra Speiser
Cryptologic Mathematician
The National Security Agency

Abstract:The National Security Agency (NSA) makes and breaks codes in order to protect U.S. government information systems and produce foreign signals intelligence. The speaker will present an overview of the Agency and the work performed by NSA mathematicians. An example from public key cryptography will illustrate an application of math in securing communications.
Location:Palenske 227
Date:11/3/2005
Time:3:10 PM



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CryptologicMathematician
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Cryptologic Mathematician
The National Security Agency}", title = "{Mathematics and National Security}", address = "{Albion College Mathematics and Computer Science Colloquium}", month = "{3 November}", year = "{2005}" }