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Cryptanalyst

Cryptanalysts work with security and the exchange of information. They work with military, political, or law enforcing offices to decode secret messages and provide people with privacy. Cryptanalyst also work to keep hackers away from important information on the Internet by designing codes that keep information secret.

Salary

On average, cryptanalysts earn $76,470.

Education

    High School:

  • Math Classes
  • Computer Classes

    After High School:

  • Cryptanalysts generally get a bachelor's degree in computer science or math
  • Most go on to obtain a graduate or post graduate degree in computer science or math as well

Work Environment

Cryptanalysts work mostly with government related offices, but can also work with corporations and universities.

Daily Tasks

  • Encode and encrypt data
  • Design systems to keep hackers out
  • Solve security related problems

Reward/Impact

  • Make information secure
  • Create secret codes
  • Work with the government

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  • Mathematician
  • Computer Systems Analyst
  • Software Engineer and Computer Programmer
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