An Online Dictionary for Tech Terms Associated with
Computer Networks
DES
DEFINITION:
The initials, DES stand
for Data Encryption
Standard. DES is a standard cryptographic
algorithm encryption method. There are approximately 72
quadrillion possible encryption keys. Both receiver and
sender must each know the private encryption key in order to
decode transmitted data. The US government uses Triple-DES
(or 3DES) when encrypting data.
