International Association for Cryptologic Research

The International Association for Cryptologic Research is a group of really smart people who work together to make sure that secret information stays secret. They use special codes and tricks to protect information from people who shouldn't be able to see it, like bad guys or spies. They talk about all kinds of ways to keep information safe, like in computers or on the internet. They meet together to share ideas and learn new things so they can keep making sure that secret information stays secret.