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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

Data Encryption Standard
Digital Encryption Standard

Definition(s):

The symmetric encryption algorithm defined by the Data Encryption Standard (FIPS 46-2).
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-15

Data Encryption Standard specified in FIPS 46-3
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-20

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