AES Encryption Software - SafeBit Disk Encryption The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is a block cipher adopted as an encryption standard by the U.S. government. It is expected to be used worldwide and analyzed extensively, as was the case with its predecessor, the Data Encryption Standard (DES) AES encryption software is fast, is relatively easy to implement, and requires little memory. AES has a fixed block size of 128 bits and a key size of 128, 192 or 256 bits.
In June 2003, the US Government announced that AES encryption software may be used for classified information: "The design and strength of all key lengths of the AES algorithm (i.e., 128, 192 and 256) are sufficient to protect classified information up to the SECRET level. TOP SECRET information will require use of either the 192 or 256 key lengths. The implementation of AES in products intended to protect national security systems and/or information must be reviewed and certified by NSA prior to their acquisition and use." As of 2006, the only successful attacks against AES encryption software have been side channel attacks. SafeBit Disk Encryption is an AES encryption software that uses a key size of 256 bit, ensuring the best security this algorithm has to offer. AES encryption software gives enough protection for both personal and business applications.
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