Recommendation for Block Cipher Modes of Operation: Methods for Format-Preserving Encryption

Dworkin, Morris

NIST SP 800-38G

Withdrawn on August 04, 2016. Superseded by SP 800-38G

Recommendation for Block Cipher Modes of Operation: Methods for Format-Preserving Encryption

Documentation Topics

Date Published: March 2016

Author(s)

Morris Dworkin (NIST)

Abstract

This Recommendation specifies two methods, called FF1 and FF3, for format-preserving encryption. Both of these methods are modes of operation for an underlying, approved symmetric-key block cipher algorithm.

Keywords

encryption; FF1; FF3; format-preserving encryption; information security; mode of operation; confidentiality; block cipher

Control Families

System and Communications Protection

Documentation

Publication:
SP 800-38G (pdf)

Supplemental Material:
Letter of Assurance (from Voltage Security; since acquired by HP, Inc.) (pdf)
Press Release

Document History:
03/29/16: SP 800-38G (Final)

Topics

Security and Privacy

authentication, encryption