From 1999 | “how can I become a cryptographer?” | Schneier on Security

I wonder what this would look like nowadays? Quote:

The short answer to “how can I become a cryptographer” is: “Get a PhD in cryptography.” This is not the only way to become a cryptographer, but it is by far the easiest.

https://www.schneier.com/crypto-gram/archives/1999/1015.html#SoYouWanttobeaCryptographer

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One response to “From 1999 | “how can I become a cryptographer?” | Schneier on Security”

  1. Eddie Cochrane

    The first cryptographer I ever met wrote his PhD thesis on cereal crops. It was good enough for GCHQ, so I guess there are other routes to the career.

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