Encryption Standard (DES) became the federal standard for block symmetric encryption (FIPS 46) in 1977. In less than 20 years since its inception, DES would be declared DOA (dead on arrival), impenetrable NOT. It’s a fools’ game, nothing but a fool’s game, says Bonnie Tyler, who recorded “It’s A Heartache” in 1978. DES became the standard for encryption, but DES has since been declared dead on arrival. The encryption standard is no longer considered a viable alternative to encryption.”]
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