Data Encryption Standard (DES)

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Definition of “Data Encryption Standard (DES)” :

“Data Encryption Standard (DES)” is a symmetric-key algorithm used for the encryption of electronic data. It was once a predominant encryption standard but is now considered to be insecure for many applications due to its relatively small key size.

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