cryptanalysis - The practice of breaking cryptosystems and algorithms used in encryption and decryption processes.
cryptography - The science of secret writing that enables storage and transmission of data in a form that is available only to the intended individuals.
cryptology - The study of cryptography and cryptanalysis.
cryptosystem - The hardware or software implementation of cryptography.
cryptovariable - The input that controls the operation of the cryptographic algorithm. It determines the behavior of the algorithm and permits the reliable encryption and decryption of the message.
curie temperature - The critical point where a material\'s intrinsic magnetic alignment changes direction.
custodian - Responsible for protecting an asset that has value, while in the custodian\'s possession.
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