// THREAT DETECTION AND DATA PRIVACY TERM
Encryption Standard
An encryption standard is a specific, agreed-upon method or set of rules for scrambling data to protect its privacy and prevent unauthorized access. It ensures that only authorized individuals with the correct key can decrypt and read the information.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
An encryption standard defines a formal, typically published specification for cryptographic algorithms and protocols, ensuring data confidentiality and integrity through mathematically robust methods like AES or RSA, crucial for regulatory compliance and secure data transmission in cybersecurity and defense.
BACKGROUND
Computer security is a subdiscipline within the field of information security. It focuses on protecting computer software, systems, and networks from threats that can lead to unauthorized information disclosure, theft, or damage to hardware, software, or data, as well as to the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide.
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- Cryptographic Standard
- Encryption Protocol
- Security Standard
- Data Encryption Standard
- Cryptographic Specification
USAGE NOTE
Organizations must adopt and implement robust encryption standards to comply with data protection regulations and secure sensitive information from cyber threats.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Encryption Standard.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Develops and maintains cryptographic standards used worldwide, including the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and current efforts on Post-Quantum Cryptography standards.
National Security Agency (NSA)
Influences and develops cryptographic algorithms and standards, particularly for U.S. government communications and defense systems, and certifies cryptographic modules.
IBM
A long-time contributor to cryptography research and development, including the design of early encryption algorithms and current leadership in quantum-safe cryptography and hardware security modules.
Microsoft
Integrates and implements various encryption standards across its products and cloud services (Windows, Azure, Office 365) and actively researches and contributes to new cryptographic protocols, including post-quantum cryptography.
Google
Implements robust encryption standards across its global services (Chrome, Android, Google Cloud) and actively participates in the development and standardization of new cryptographic techniques, including quantum-resistant algorithms.
Thales Group
A global leader in defense and security, providing hardware security modules (HSMs) and other cryptographic solutions that implement various encryption standards for critical infrastructure and government applications.
Cloudflare
A major internet infrastructure and security company that heavily implements and researches encryption standards, particularly for TLS/SSL, to secure internet traffic and protect websites and applications.
OpenSSL Project
An open-source project that develops and maintains the OpenSSL cryptographic library, which is a widely used implementation of various encryption standards like TLS/SSL, AES, and RSA, foundational for internet security.
PQShield
Specializes in developing and implementing post-quantum cryptography solutions, providing hardware and software that adheres to emerging quantum-safe encryption standards to protect against future quantum attacks.
Lockheed Martin
A global aerospace and defense company that integrates and customizes advanced encryption standards and cryptographic technologies into its complex defense systems and products for national security applications.