**Hello everyone, I hope you’re all doing well.**
I’m a future general engineering student who wants to dive deeply into cryptography because of my strong attachment to mathematics.
However, I’m a bit confused about the best possible self-learning roadmap.
Should I start with theoretical concepts in mathematics (such as combinatorics, arithmetic, and general algebra), coding and algorithmic theory, and programming — or with IT concepts like cybersecurity fundamentals?
Also, if you have any information about how someone with a general engineering degree could qualify for a position in cryptography, I would really appreciate your advice.
Even the smallest piece of guidance would be highly useful for me. Thank you!
If you know any cryptographers who graduated from generalist schools such as CentraleSupélec or Mines Ponts, I’d be very happy to learn about them.