cryptanalyst

/ˌkrɪptəˈnælɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who practices cryptanalysis; a person skilled in deciphering codes and ciphers.

“The cryptanalyst worked with the government to crack the encrypted message.”

Synonyms

  • cipherist
  • codebreaker

Antonyms

  • ciphermaker
  • cryptographer