Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits
Cryptographic technicians should have several years of experience working in security, law enforcement, information security, military or other related positions. Those seeking to enter the field straight from college should complete an internship at a government agency such as the National Security Agency, the FBI, the Department of Defense, the Department of State.
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