Definition:Data Encryption Standard
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Definition
The Data Encryption Standard is a method of encryption for secure communications.
Also known as
The Data Encryption Standard is also known by its abbreviation DES.
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Historical Note
The Data Encryption Standard was adopted by authorities in the US in $1976$.
It was considered an appropriate standard for producing ciphertext, as it is very difficult to decipher.
It was superseded by the Advanced Encryption Standard in $2002$, as the latter is easier to implement and more secure.
Sources
- 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): DES