Math phobia
- 0
- Add a Comment
- No Related Post
“Recent stories in the press about potential mathematics breakthroughs are frightening computer security officers. The gist of these stories is that “imminent” advances in mathematics would allegedly make it possible to crack encryption schemes based on the difficulty of factoring humongous numbers — like RSA. This would destroy the primary methods of protecting passwords, virtual private networks and Internet-based secure transactions. It’s the end of the world as we know it. Again.
However, there are good reasons for taking these stories with a grain of salt, due to the nature of mathematical research, the time involved and the difference between pure and applied mathematics.”
