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Guidelines for Implementing and Using the NBS Data Encryption Standard.


FIPSPUB74

Publication Date 1981
Personal Author Smid, M. E.; Branstad, D. K.
Page Count 42
Abstract The Data Encryption Standard (DES) was published as Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) 46 on January 15, 1977. The DES specifies a cryptographic algorithm for protecting computer data. FIPS PUB 81 defines four modes of the operation for the DES which may be employed in a wide variety of applications. These guidelines are to be applied in conjunction with FIPS PUB 46 and FIPS PUB 81 when implementing and using the Data Encryption Standard. They provide information on what encryption is, general guidance on how encryption protects against certain vulnerabilities of computer networks, and specific guidance on the DES modes of operation in data communications applications. When used with the proper administrative procedures and when implemented in accordance with these guidelines, electronic devices performing the encryption and decryption operations of the standard can provide a high level of cryptographic protection to data in computer systems and networks.
Keywords
  • Cryptology
  • Security
  • Secure communications
  • Coding
  • Data encryption
  • Federal Information Processing Standards
  • Data processing security
  • Computer information security
Source Agency
  • National Institute of Standards and Technology
NTIS Subject Category
  • 62D - Information Processing Standards
Corporate Authors National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC.
Document Type Technical Report
Title Note Federal information processing standards (Final).
NTIS Issue Number 198204
Guidelines for Implementing and Using the NBS Data Encryption Standard.
Guidelines for Implementing and Using the NBS Data Encryption Standard.
FIPSPUB74

  • Cryptology
  • Security
  • Secure communications
  • Coding
  • Data encryption
  • Federal Information Processing Standards
  • Data processing security
  • Computer information security
  • National Institute of Standards and Technology
  • 62D - Information Processing Standards
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