Synopsis

NOVA journeys into the intricate realm of cryptography, encountering the scientists at the forefront of the struggle to safeguard our digital information. These specialists draw upon expertise in extreme physics, mathematics, and a burgeoning field known as "ultra-paranoid computing," all in pursuit of forging codes impervious to breaking and constructing computers of unprecedented speed. From those who deciphered the world's most sophisticated cyber weapon to researchers who envision storing pa