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What Is Encryption? Definition, How it Works, & Examples

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

AES or the Advanced Encryption Standard was adopted in 2001 by the US National Institute of Standards and Testing (NIST) as the standard for symmetric encryption. The algorithm allows for variable key sizes and variable rounds to increase randomness and security. Currently, the top four algorithms include AES, Blowfish, ECC, and RSA.

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Types of Encryption, Methods & Use Cases

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Users can establish a symmetric key to share private messages through a secure channel, like a password manager. Unfortunately, while symmetric encryption is a faster method, it is also less secure because sharing the key exposes it to theft.

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What Is Encryption? Definition, How it Works, & Examples

Types of Encryption, Methods & Use Cases

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