👉 In cryptography, a "keysmith" is an individual responsible for creating and managing cryptographic keys. They typically work with specialized hardware such as a digital certificate authority (CA) or a private/public key cryptosystem to create unique keys that are used to encrypt data. Keysmiths are often involved in the creation of public/private key pairs, which are used by organizations to securely exchange information over various networks. Keysmiths also play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of cryptographic algorithms and standards