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Bruce Schneier is a renowned cryptographer known for his contributions to the field of cybersecurity. Born on January 15, 1963, he has been active at the forefront of cryptography and security research since the 1980s. Schneier's work covers a wide range of topics from encryption technology to cybersecurity strategies.

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“Beware the Four Horsemen of the Information Apocalypse: terrorists, drug dealers, kidnappers, and child pornographers. Seems like you can scare any public into allowing the government to do anything with those four.”

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“There are two kinds of cryptography in this world: cryptography that will stop your kid sister from reading your files, and cryptography that will stop major governments from reading your files.”

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Book:Applied cryptography: protocols, algorithms, and source code in C

Source: Applied cryptography: protocols, algorithms, and source code in C

“Corporate and government surveillance aren't separate; they're an alliance of interests.”

Government Interest Corporate Alliances Surveillance Government Surveillance

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“There are two types of encryption: one that will prevent your sister from reading your diary and one that will prevent your government.”

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“Terrorists can only take my life. Only my government can take my freedom.”

Government Liberty Terrorist

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About the Author

Born: January 15, 1963
Known for: Cryptographer
Quotes: 78

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Secrets and lies: digital security in a networked worldRelated source material

Applied cryptography: protocols, algorithms, and source code in CRelated source material

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Beyond Fear: Thinking Sensibly About Security in an Uncertain WorldRelated source material

Liars and Outliers: Enabling the Trust that Society Needs to ThriveRelated source material

Schneier on SecurityRelated source material

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