Edward Scheidt
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Edward Scheidt has been mentioned in one podcast episode on LEMMiNO (May 2024). He assisted Sanborn in designing Kryptos and is cited regarding the intended solvability and possible multi-layer approach for K4, though he does not know the final solution.
Edward Michael Scheidt is a retired Chairman of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Cryptographic Center and the designer of the cryptographic systems used in the Kryptos sculpture at CIA Headquarters in Langley, Virginia.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | May 2024 on LEMMiNO |
| Role | Cryptographer |
| Affiliation | Central Intelligence Agency (described as CIA cryptographer) |
Who talks about Edward Scheidt on podcasts?
Edward Scheidt came up; the most recent mention was May 2024 on LEMMiNO.
- The Unbreakable Kryptos Code on LEMMiNO (May 2024)
What is Edward Scheidt mentioned alongside?
Worked with: Jim Sanborn