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Military Cryptanalytics, Part III

Schneier on Security

The cover page says that the initial FOIA request was made in July 2012: eight and a half years ago. Presumably, volumes IV, V, and VI are still hidden inside the classified libraries of the NSA. If there is any lesson for today, it’s that modern cryptanalysis is possible primarily because people make mistakes.

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Access to information: mind the gaps

CILIP

FOIA and the EIR now face similar challenges.? Asked if there could be any role for libraries in such a programme Gill says: ?It?s t shaped a programme but libraries are very interesting in terms of the different ways that library services are provided now. s probably a bit early to say because we haven?t

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National Archives Works to Release Records Related to Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh

Archives Blogs

The mission of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is to provide access to the permanent records of the Federal government, which include Presidential records from NARA’s Presidential Libraries. Bush Presidential Library and Museum and in the National Archives. President Donald Trump nominated Judge Brett M.