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For some reason a multicolored ice cream dish is called a "bombe" in Italian. Because of these multicolored rotors, this machine was jokingly christened the Turing Bombe.
Secure communications between Houston’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) and the orbiting Space Shuttle were vital. As part of a joint effort between NASA, the Department of Defense, and the National Security Agency, the Space Shuttle Encryption System became operational with the launch of Columbia, STS-4, in 1982. This communications console, although it held no cryptographic equipment, configured the crypto units in use between the shuttle and JSC. It was decommissioned with Atlantis, STS-135, on July 21, 2011 at the conclusion of the Space Shuttle Program.
Seen at the National Security Agency’s National Cryptologic Museum, Fort Meade, Maryland.
An observation from someone who is not an expert in cryptography: Cryptography is about converting order (a written or spoken message) to disorder (an encrypted communication with no clear patterns) and vice versa. Thus, I find it interesting that a number of tools for cryptography—especially prior to the digital age—have a physical order or pattern.
In the late 19th and early 20th century, Bletchley Park Mansion was home to Sir Herbert Leon, London financier and friend of Lloyd George. Following the death of Sir Herbert and his wife, the building and its land fell into the hands of a property developer, from whom it was acquired in 1938 by the Government Code and Cypher School as a safer venue for their operations. Before long, the Bletchley Park site became the most important communications centre in the history of modern warfare.
(Pseudo-HDR from a single RAW, tonemapped in Photomatix with some postprocessing using Topaz Adjust.)
After a brilliant but asocial mathematician accepts secret work in cryptography, his life takes a turn to the nightmarish.
charismathics exhibits at Infosecurity Europe, London, UK - 19-21 April 2011
charismathics is a global leader in identity management software. Its premier product, the charismathics Smart Security Interface (CSSI), makes it cost-effective and easy for enterprises to integrate multiple authentication solutions into a single, transparent interface. Since 2003, charismathics has pioneered the field of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), introducing the first PKI client to support Trusted Platform Modules (TPM) and the first PKI client to be fully integrated with pre-boot environments. charismathics also bundles its premier solution with silicon based hardware devices, primarily smart cards and USB cryptographic tokens, where physical and logical security needs also meet when contactless chips and RFID tags are embedded. charismathics is partnering with a growing number of world key players in the field of single sign on, hard disk encryption, digital certificate issuance. Envisioning a revolution in mobile Internet devices, charismathics has turned to this technology as well releasing iEnigma, a software which secures handheld units such as the iPhone, the iPod Touch and most phones featuring Windows Mobile, and provides streamlined two-factor authentication for the enterprise. charismathics offers its security products and services in a variety of industries including building security, banking and finance, healthcare, telecommunications, government and computer manufacturing.
From "A Course in Number Theory and Cryptography"...seems like most people know the Euclidean algorithm, but not everyone knows this, and it is pretty cool.
Taken at the National Cryptologic Museum, NSA.
Creative Commons photo courtesy of ideonexus, please feel free to use for your own purposes.
The German IT Security Award, supported by the Horst Goertz Foundation, is the most generous, privately endowed award in Germany. In 2014 the first prize was assigned jointly to KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology), FZI (the Information Technology Research Center of KIT) and Wibu-Systems.
In the picture: Dr. Frank Mentrup, mayor of Karlsruhe (left) and Dirk Fox, organizer of KA-IT-Si and GM of secorvo (right)
To learn more about the German IT Security Award you can read here: www.wibu.com/press-release-details/article/first-prize-at...
Cointet, Guy de. A Few Drawings. [s.l.: s.n.], 1975.
See MCAD Library's catalog record for this book.
Alan Turing was a Reader in Mathematics and Deputy Director of the Computing Machine Laboratory at the Victoria University of Manchester from October 1948 until his death in June 1954. He is famous for his contributions to computing and cryptography, which were so profound that he is often referred to as the 'father of computer science".
While at Manchester, Turing had access to the Manchester and Ferranti Mark I computers. However, for simple calculations or in situations where the Mark I was not available. Turing used a mechanical calculator in common with other computer scientists.
In 1951 Turing obtained a double mechanical calculator-a Britannic Duo.) Double or twin machines are quite unusual-they have two accumulators to perform two linked operations for each turn of the handle. They are particularly efficient in coupled calculations such as two-dimensional co-ordinate transformations, for which a double calculator only requires two cranks of the handle in place of the four cranks required on a single calculator.
[Alan Turing's order for a Britannic Duo mechanical October 1951,]
The machine was kept at the University's Department of Computer Science until 1989, before being loaned to the Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester where it was on display until 2017.
Turing's breakthrough in morphogenesis
Turing was fascinated by morphogenesis-the formation of patterns in biology-developing a system of partial differential equations based on a reaction-diffusion system that accounted for the main phenomena of morphogenesis. He published this in his seminal work. The Chemical Basis of Morphogenesis, in August 1952. To test his work on morphogenesis he used linear approximations to solve the equations by hand, possibly using this calculator.
The diagram is one of Turing's calculated results from The Chemical Basis of Morphogenesis, of which he wrote:"This process is very convenient for computation, and can also be applied to two dimensions. Figure 2 shows such a pattern, obtained in a few hours by a manual computation."Turing's Duo calculator would have been well suited to the computation of this result, although the time between obtaining the calculator and submitting his paper for publication was short. In the 70 years since its publication, Turing's theory of morphogenesis has stood the test of time as an explanation of the formation of some biological structures. It has also found application in pure and applied chemistry, geomorphology, plant biology, ecology, sociology and astrophysics.
DIY One Time Pad
In cryptography, the one-time pad (OTP) is an encryption technique that cannot be cracked, but requires the use of a one-time pre-shared key the same size as, or longer than, the message being sent. In this technique, a plaintext is paired with a random secret key (also referred to as a one-time pad).
The Machine used to find potential settings for enigma decrypts - as recreated for the film 'Enigma'---------
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Taken at the National Cryptologic Museum, NSA.
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charismathics exhibits at IBM Pulse 2011, Las Vegas - 27Feb - 2Mar 2011
charismathics is a global leader in identity management software. Its premier product, the charismathics Smart Security Interface (CSSI), makes it cost-effective and easy for enterprises to integrate multiple authentication solutions into a single, transparent interface. Since 2003, charismathics has pioneered the field of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), introducing the first PKI client to support Trusted Platform Modules (TPM) and the first PKI client to be fully integrated with pre-boot environments. charismathics also bundles its premier solution with silicon based hardware devices, primarily smart cards and USB cryptographic tokens, where physical and logical security needs also meet when contactless chips and RFID tags are embedded. charismathics is partnering with a growing number of world key players in the field of single sign on, hard disk encryption, digital certificate issuance. Envisioning a revolution in mobile Internet devices, charismathics has turned to this technology as well releasing iEnigma, a software which secures handheld units such as the iPhone, the iPod Touch and most phones featuring Windows Mobile, and provides streamlined two-factor authentication for the enterprise. charismathics offers its security products and services in a variety of industries including building security, banking and finance, healthcare, telecommunications, government and computer manufacturing.
Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire, was long the top secret centre for government intelligence. Its radio interception was decisive in the fight against Hitler in the Second World War.
This is a typical teleprinter terminal used during the war.
Taken with a Pentax ME Super on Fujicolor Superia 200 ASA Colour negative stock.
A Lorenz SZ42 encryption machine, as used by Nazi high command. This would sit between a teletype and a radio, XORing cleartext against a pseudorandom stream of characters.
Located at the Fabyan Villa. George Fabyan was a millionaire businessman who founded a private research laboratory. Fabyan's laboratory pioneered modern cryptography. National Security Agency has recognized the laboratories as the birthplace of cryptology
Barry Sanders spoke about the research being done at the U of C on developing quantum computers and quantum cryptography techniques.
The April 24, 2012 Science Café staged by TELUS Spark focused on "Hacking and Cracking: How Safe Are You and Your Computer Systems?"
Drs. Barry Sanders, iCORE Chair of Quantum Information Science at the U of C, and Tom Keenan from the U of C's Faculty of Environmental Design, spoke to the issue of computer data security, the privacy of individual data, and the prospect of quantum computers revolutionizing the future of computing and security. Moderator for the evening was Ben Reed, Director of Calgary's Protospace, a home for hackers and computer innovators. The Ironwood Stage and Grill in Inglewood was again packed with a capacity crowd of 140 for the 2-hour Café.
Normal daily life along a different timeline - which we cannot find - but have the feeling that it exists - but
Certainly!
Quantum computing represents a groundbreaking advancement in technology, deeply intertwined with the concepts of superposition, entanglement, and interference from quantum physics. Unlike classical computing, which processes information in a linear fashion using bits (0s and 1s), quantum computing utilizes quantum bits or qubits that can exist in multiple states simultaneously. This enables quantum computers to perform numerous calculations at once, effectively navigating through a vast landscape of potential solutions.
The idea of parallel timelines can be likened to the way quantum computers operate. Each decision or computation can be viewed as branching into multiple outcomes, similar to how different timelines might unfold based on various choices. This means that a quantum computer can explore various paths to a solution simultaneously, leading to remarkable efficiencies in solving complex problems.
In practical terms, this capability could revolutionize fields such as cryptography, where quantum computers may break existing encryption methods faster than classical computers. In material science, they could simulate quantum phenomena to discover new materials with desirable properties. Additionally, in optimization problems across various industries, quantum computing offers the potential to find the most efficient solutions more rapidly than traditional methods.
In summary, the link between quantum computing and the concept of parallel timelines highlights a fascinating intersection of technology and theoretical physics, suggesting that our understanding of reality may be more complex and interconnected than we previously imagined.
Secure communications between Houston’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) and the orbiting Space Shuttle were vital. As part of a joint effort between NASA, the Department of Defense, and the National Security Agency, the Space Shuttle Encryption System became operational with the launch of Columbia, STS-4, in 1982. This communications console, although it held no cryptographic equipment, configured the crypto units in use between the shuttle and JSC. It was decommissioned with Atlantis, STS-135, on July 21, 2011 at the conclusion of the Space Shuttle Program.
Seen at the National Security Agency’s National Cryptologic Museum, Fort Meade, Maryland.
An observation from someone who is not an expert in cryptography: Cryptography is about converting order (a written or spoken message) to disorder (an encrypted communication with no clear patterns) and vice versa. Thus, I find it interesting that a number of tools for cryptography—especially prior to the digital age—have a physical order or pattern.
Art to puzzle over. This work, “An Stelle von” (Instead of) by the Austrian artist Hermann J. Painitz is a word puzzle. Painitz, one of more than 35 post-war Austrian artists whose works were selected for display in the Vienna International Centre when it opened in 1979, was interested in cryptography. The VIC is home to the UN headquarters in Vienna.
Photo credit: UNIS Vienna/Henri Abued Manzano
I grabbed a strange YA cryptographic detective book. It's in Swedish, so maybe I'll learn something!
Colossus - the world's first programmable computer.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colossus_computer
Taken at the National Museum of Computing at Bletchley Park
You got the first hand look at VIA's unique hardware-based Advanced Cryptographic Engine (ACE) into Logitec's NAS server. It is a VIA design win case on VIA ACE-CNX Security Service, a customized service that helps customers to build secure solutions based on VIA Embedded platforms.
Taken at the National Cryptologic Museum, NSA.
Creative Commons photo courtesy of ideonexus, please feel free to use for your own purposes.
The coronation event aimed at celebrating the outstanding German IT Security award granted to Blurry Box cryptographic method, and the key role of Karlsruhe as one of the top 5 European technological hubs. During the gathering entrepreneurial and academic professionals have been able to learn more about the innovation achievement and exchange more futuristic plans.
In the picture Oliver Winzenried, CEO and founder of Wibu-Systems
To learn more about the German IT Security Award you can read here: www.wibu.com/press-release-details/article/first-prize-at...
Double container in shape of double cartouche from tomb of Tutankhamun Double container-gold with inlays of carnelian and colored glass takes the form of two cartouches shaped elements mounted on a flat base of silver. Sun disks flanked by ostrich plumes that signify ma'at the proper order of the universe top each container. Each of the four cartouches thus created contains decoration with cryptographic writings of the king's throne name Nebkheperure. | Located in: Egyptian Museum, Cairo.
(BEST SEEN WITH BIG BIRD)
For some time now I've suspected that the magpies were using our clothes hoist to broadcast their covert signals.
Today I finally managed to document a trio of the birds engaged in surveilling the hoist prior to hooking up their communications gear.
While the grounded bird nonchalantly paces out the installation's coordinates his two co-conspirators maintain protective overwatch, pretending to drink from the bird bath, but in actuality standing by to alert their operative in case of detection.
I've received reports from fellow vigilant clothes line owners that they have identified similar operations in this vicinity but prudence dictates that we assume that this activity is widespread rather than merely localised.
Intercepts of the magpie signals translate directly as "Oi! Matttttte! There's a beaut bit a worm over here!" However, cryptographic deciphering reveals the hidden message, "All your base are belong to us".
Enough said I reckon.
Don't say you weren't warned....
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It doesn't get too much more dinky-di Aussie than magpies in a backyard with a Hill's Clothes Line.
Australian magpies (Gymnorhina tibicen) are quite formidably hefty birds, and these three white-backed cheeky lads are not particularly concerned by the two somewhat disturbed cats eyeing them from out of frame.
You can hear the distinctive, cheerful warbling carol of the magpies here:
www.abc.net.au/archives/sound/11.ram
New Zealand poet Denis Glover described their distinctive call as sounding something like "quardle oodle ardle wardle doodle...."
The shot's a little blurry 'cos it's taken through a house window, which I really should get around to cleaning if I expect to get more shots of birds coming in to drink, bath and run covert ops.