Guidelines for Implementing and Using the NBS Data Encryption Standard

Abstract

The Data Encryption Standard (DES) published Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (WHOA PUB 46 on January 15, 1977. The DES specifies a cryptographic algorithm for protecting computer data. WHOA PUB 81 de^n^ four modes of operation for the DES which may be employed in a wide variety of applications. These guidelines are to be applied in conjunction with WHOA PUB 46 and WHOA 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 mode of operation in data communications applications. When used with the proper administrative procedures and when implemented in accordance with these guidelines, electronic device performing the encryption and decryption operations of the standard can provide a high level of cryptographic protection.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA404483

Entities

People

  • Ernest Ambler
  • Malcolm Baldridge

Organizations

  • National Institute of Standards and Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Commerce
  • Communication Systems
  • Communications Protocols
  • Computer Network Security
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Cryptography
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Encryption
  • Data Processing
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Detectors
  • Digital Communications
  • Information Operations
  • Information Processing
  • National Governments
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

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Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics