About AES Encryption
The U.S. Government approved the Advanced
Encryption Standard as its standard algorithm for transmitting classified data
in June of 2003.
AES was selected by the National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST) from submissions by the world's leading
cryptographers after a 3-year competition.
AES had the best combination of security, performance,
efficiency, implementability and flexibility. NIST declared AES secure enough
to protect classified information up to TOP SECRET level, that would cause
"exceptionally grave damage" to national security if disclosed to the
public.
"This standard will serve as a critical computer security
tool supporting the rapid growth of electronic commerce," U.S. Secretary of
Commerce Norman Y. Mineta said. |
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AES is the government and
commercial standard for encrypting sensitive digital information, including
financial and telecommunications data. |
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"This is a very significant step toward creating a more secure
digital economy. It will allow e-commerce and e-government to flourish safely,
creating new opportunities for all Americans."
AES is also the commercial standard for encrypting sensitive
digital information, including financial (ATM machines) and telecommunications
data.
AES replaces the commonly used Data Encryption Standard (DES).
Encryption is the process of changing data into a form
that can be read only by the intended receiver using the proper decryption key
(password). |
