Is becoming a cryptanalyst right for me?
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How to become a Cryptanalyst
Most cryptanalysts have at minimum a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Mathematics.
Many cryptanalysts hold master's or doctoral degrees, particularly those interested in research and development or those who want to teach at the university level.