Data Encryption Standard

Burr, William

Book Section

Data Encryption Standard

Documentation Topics

Source Title: A Century of Excellence in Measurements, Standards, and Technology

Date Published: January 2001

Author(s)

William Burr (NIST)

Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of the development of the Data Encryption Standard (DES) and was published in NIST Special Publication 958, A Century of Excellence in Measurements, Standards, and Technology: A Chronicle of Selected NBS/NIST Publications, 1901-2000.

This chapter provides an overview of the development of the Data Encryption Standard (DES) and was published in NIST Special Publication 958, A Century of Excellence in Measurements, Standards, and Technology: A Chronicle of Selected NBS/NIST Publications, 1901-2000. See full abstract

Keywords

computer security; cryptography; Data Encryption Standard (DES); encryption

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Documentation

Publication:
DES Chapter from NIST SP 958 (pdf)

Supplemental Material:
None available

Document History:
01/01/01: Book Section (Final)

Topics

Security and Privacy

encryption

Activities and Products

standards development