Neal Stephenson’s cypherpunk novel Cryptonomicon contains a cryptosystem called Pontifex. This low-tech cryptographic algorithm uses a deck of playing cards to encrypt and decrypt messages. Outside of the book, this algorithm is actually called Solitaire. It was designed by cryptographer and security expert Bruce Schneier at the request of Neal Stephenson. Solitaire allows secure communications… Continue reading Securely Encrypt Messages with a Deck of Cards and Solitaire
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Password Strategy and KeePass Password Management
If you’d like a better perspective on how dependent we are on digital services, imagine your bank account being looted, locked out of your email, and your Facebook page vandalized. While we in the preparedness community like to focus on the beans, bullets, and bullion for someday, information security affects the now. An AR and… Continue reading Password Strategy and KeePass Password Management