CRYPTANALYST

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CRYPTANALYST

• Camille Torielli

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Career Description

• Mathematical geniuses
• Secure cryptographic number schemes and
  computational number theories
• Develop encryption to protect computerized
  information

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Tasks Performed

• Encrypt data transmissions to conceal
  confidential information
• Design, implement and analyze algorithms for
  solving problems in number theory

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Skills/Knowledge

• Naturally curious
• Like to create and break cryptograms
• Talent for math and computer science
• Understand things in mathematical and scientific
  terms
• Patience
• Mental stamina

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Hours/Environment

• Usually in office environment
• Standard office hours
• Work alone or as part of team
• Military, political, or law enforcement agencies
• Financial services industry
• Banking (ATMs, online banking)

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Outlook/Trends

• Projected growth
• Much faster than average
• 36 increase
• Projected need (2004-2014)
• 138,000 additional employees

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Salary

• US Average
• 76,470 (avg) 112,780 (max)
• Wisconsin Average
• 53,800 (avg) 78,000 (max)
• North Carolina Average
• 59,000 (avg) 106,900 (max)

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Training

• Four year bachelors degree in mathematics or
  computer science
• Two to four years of work-related skill
• On-the-job training at specific employer
• Strong background in math(sequences, number
  schemes), computer science and programming,
  economics, English

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Advancement

• Advance to management positions
• Need strong communication and social skills
• Further education
• Math, statistics, or bio-statistics professors
• Change focus
• Mathematicians, computer designers,
  statisticians, actuaries or demographers

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Bibliography

• http//www.schoolsintheusa.com
• http//online.onetcetner.org/link/summary/15-1071.
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