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Math and Information Technology

Perhaps the key security issue of the 21st century is the protection of data from hackers and from cybercriminals. Math and coding are front-line weapons in that fight.

security issues.For example, a company’s database administrator may need access to personnel files, but the personal information contained within, such as employee salaries or Social Security numbers, needs to be protected. How can someone analyze encrypted files without having access to the actual document?