How to send a secret message

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Suppose you want to send a message to your friend who lives far away, without anyone else knowing the message. You could hand-deliver the message to your friend. Or you could ask someone to deliver it for you. But what happens if the message is lost, or if someone steals it along the way? Can you be certain that a stranger who reads your message will not be able to understand what it says?

Mathematicians and generals have been studying the best way to send a secret message for thousands of years. But it was not until recently they discovered how to send a secret message securely - and easily. In this workshop, you will learn how to make and break ciphers, and how to send a secret message that will be difficult (or impossible) for even the smartest strangers to read.

Requirements

Laptop

Installation

Please follow instructions here (https://github.com/breandan/crypto-exercises#building).

Age range

10-18

Instructors

Breandan Considine

Logistics

• Please click on Join and RSVP button on the top right to register for this meetup.

• Please make sure to bring a water bottle/snacks for the attendee.

• One registration will allow one kid to participate. Parents are required to stay at the facility for the entire duration of the workshop and may observe from back of the room.

No refunds/exchanges.