Cryptography (or cryptology; from Greek κρυπτός, kryptos, "hidden, secret"; and γράφω, gráphō, "I write", or -λογία, -logia, respectively) is the practice and study of hiding information. In modern times cryptography is considered a branch of both mathematics and computer science and is affiliated closely with information theory, computer security and engineering. Cryptography is used in applications to protect sensitive information, such as in ATM cards, computer passwords and electronic commerce. [Source: Wikipedia]
Cryptography is addressed in the ICT work programme 2011/12 under the following challenges/ objectives:
> Challenge 1:Pervasive and Trusted Network and Service Infrastructures
