Cryptograms

Cryptograms harness analytical thinking skills and concentration skills.  Solving these types of puzzles improves brain activity and strengthens the brain as a muscle.  So go have fun and improve your brain function..... http://www.memory-improvement-tips.com/free-cryptogram-puzzles.html

CryptoCellar

I found this really cool site that has a ton of information on cryptology.  It goes from historic cryptology to modern day cryptology as well as places it is seen in such as: films and novels.  This might help some of you with the research for the project.
http://cryptocellar.org/

Video Game Codes

Has anyone ever played video games? Probably everyone, but has anyone ever used a cheat code to advance within the game.  They can be simple codes that you enter on the controller to help reset quickly such as reloading ammunition.  These codes trigger an event or affect within the video game.  On top of these simple codes there are also devices that can be hooked up to a gaming console that help gamers enter helpful cheat codes.  Gamers use cheat codes regularly so is it really cheating if everyone knows about it?

Cryptologic Linguist

In the army there is a position called a cryptologic linguist.  This person is responsible for performing and supervising secret foreign communications with their own knowledge and the use of signals equipment.  Some of the duties are:

-identifying foreign communications within a specified geographic area and the categorization of these communications

-analysis of foreign communication looking for information that supports mission requirements

-recognition of changes in communication modes and letting a superior know

-translation duties

-operate communications systems

-provide significant translations or transcriptions of foreign communications 

Therefore this person is employed with the expertise of another language and the talent to recognize cryptologic tendencies in foreign communications.  

Girls and Code Names

Girls around the middle school age often times use codes with their girlfriends to discuss boys.  They come up with secret code names to call boys they like in order to speak openly about their crushes.  This is an example of how cryptology/codes are used within our culture.  I wonder if boys use code names for girls they like?  I wouldn't know since I am a girl, but my gut says no.

Kids and Cryptology

Often times children come up with their own words and different variations of what they are taught.  Some even create their own languages and sometimes secret codes.  I know this is really prevalent in twins who are very close, they come up with their own form of communication.  However, it is a form of cryptology in the fact that it secret to all those who did not create it, i.e. adults.  These languages and codes hardly ever stand the test of time though.

National Cryptologic Museum

The National Cryptologic Museum is presented to the public by the National Security Agency.  It shows the nations cryptologic legacy and place in world history.  It is adjacent to NSA headquarters in Maryland.  The museum has a collection of thousands of artifacts that collectively serve to maintain knowledge of cryptographers and cryptanalysts.  It is the only museum within the intelligence community.

Cryptanalysts

Cryptanalysts decode and evaluate secret messages for police agencies, government agencies, and armed forces.  They also protect organizations and individuals from hackers and viruses. They also specialize in protection of online banking.  They must understand how to decipher codes and write codes that could be broken.  Most cryptanalysts are mathematical geniuses since most encryption codes rely on computational number theories and number schemes.