Digital Fortress

Brief Overview

The novel «Digital Fortress» tells the story of how the National Security Agency (NSA) faces a threat capable of destroying their encryption system. The protagonist, Susan Fletcher, the NSA's lead cryptographer, discovers that their supercomputer cannot crack a new, incredibly complex code. This code was created by a former NSA employee who threatens to release it to the public, jeopardizing national security. Susan and her colleagues must find a way to prevent disaster, confronting betrayal, intrigue, and deadly danger.