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AES 256-bit encryption
AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is a symmetric encryption algorithm widely used to secure sensitive data.
AES 256-bit encryption
AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is a symmetric encryption algorithm widely used to secure sensitive data. The "256-bit" refers to the key size used in the encryption process, providing a high level of security and confidentiality.
Overview
AES-256 is considered one of the most secure encryption standards available today. It uses a 256-bit key length, which means there are 2^256 possible keys.
Applications
AES-256 is used in:
- Data encryption at rest
- Secure communications (TLS/SSL)
- Password managers
- File encryption
- Database encryption