cryptanalyst

/ˌkrɪptəˈnælɪst/
noun
  1. A person who analyzes and breaks codes, ciphers, or encrypted information.
    • The cryptanalyst spent months deciphering the ancient manuscript.
    • As a cryptanalyst, she helps companies protect their data by finding security flaws.
    • During the war, cryptanalysts worked around the clock to intercept and decode enemy messages.
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