Choose from the list below the best definition of cryptology.
A) Cryptology are the algorithms used to encode a message.
B) Cryptology are the algorithms used to convert an encrypted message back to its original form.
C) Cryptology are computer programs that act as intermediaries that contract, execute, and settle contracts.
D) Cryptology is the science of using a secret code for secure data communication.

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Cryptology encompasses both the creation of cryptographic systems (cryptography) and the breaking of these systems (cryptanalysis), aiming for secure communication. It is not limited to algorithms or computer programs but is a broader field of study.

Choose from the List Below the Best Definition of Cryptology