Definitions[]
Cryptology is
- [t]he science that deals with hidden, disguised, or encrypted communications. It includes communications security and communications intelligence.[1]
- [t]he field of study that encompasses both cryptography and cryptanalysis.[2]
References[]
- ↑ NIST Special Publication 800-60, Vol. I, Rev. 1, at A-3.
- ↑ Auditing and Financial Management: Glossary of EDP Terminology, at 5.
See also[]
- Cryptanalytic
- Cryptanalytic item
- Cryptoanalysis
- Crypto-equipment
- Cryptochannel
- Cryptographer
- Cryptographic algorithm
- Cryptographic boundary
- Cryptographic defense
- Cryptographic hash function
- Cryptographic information
- Cryptographic key
- Cryptographic key lifecycle
- Cryptographic key management system
- Cryptographic Message Syntax
- Cryptographic module
- Cryptographic module security policy
- Cryptographic protocol
- Cryptographic strength
- Cryptologic
- Cryptologic activities
- Cryptonym
- Cryptoperiod
- Cryptor
- Cryptosecurity
- Cryptosystem