How did Governments Lose Control of Encryption?

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 09:12:24 -0500

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR8ozrYECZ4&index=3&list=PLntFVZ-qQF6ud77YvQ63lRCu1LCNYlVN4

The Inquiry Today (1/3/2016) - How did Governments Lose Control of Encryption?

The Inquiry Today (1/3/2016) - How did Governments Lose Control of Encryption? - BBC World Service The clash between Apple and the FBI is the latest battle i...

Response by SPC Andrew Griffin made Mar 1 at 2016 9:22 AM

SPC Andrew Griffin — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 09:22:14 -0500

I'm not sure if they ever had Control!

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Mar 1 at 2016 10:26 AM

LTC Stephen F. — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 10:26:20 -0500

Thanks PO1 William "Chip" Nagel for an interesting discussion.
Governments have always been trying to break the encryption of other governments since at least the 19th century. The famous cases of breaking Enigma and the Japanese Naval codes in WWII.
I don't remember when hacking became a word and a profession; but, long before that point government agents and contractors have long been employed to make clear what had been encrypted.

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2016 2:31 PM

Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 14:31:08 -0500

Encryption is basically math. Most encryption technology is open to be verified and implemented. I don't think there is a win or lose associated with it.