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What is DES?

DES (Data Encryption Standard) is a symmetric-key block cipher published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). It uses a 56-bit key to encrypt data in 64-bit blocks. DES was widely used but is now considered insecure due to its relatively short key length, which makes it vulnerable to brute-force attacks. It has been superseded by more secure algorithms like AES.

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What other technologies are related to DES?

DES Competitor Technologies

3DES

3DES is another symmetric encryption algorithm and a stronger alternative to DES.

mentioned alongside DES in 63% (889) of relevant job posts

AES

AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is a modern symmetric encryption algorithm that is widely used as a replacement for DES.

mentioned alongside DES in 7% (374) of relevant job posts

DES Complementary Technologies

L2TP

L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) is often used in conjunction with encryption protocols like IPSec (which can use DES) to create secure VPNs.

mentioned alongside DES in 41% (801) of relevant job posts

IKE

IKE (Internet Key Exchange) is a protocol used to establish a secure channel in IPSec. DES could be used as the encryption algorithm within that channel.

mentioned alongside DES in 36% (806) of relevant job posts

IPSEC

IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) is a suite of protocols that provides secure IP communications. DES can be used as one of the encryption algorithms within IPSec, but it's not commonly used due to its age and security concerns.

mentioned alongside DES in 3% (910) of relevant job posts