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If you're talking about symmetric key encryption (the kind where you just use one key for encryption and decryption), then arguably, the best encryption algorithm you can use is the Rijndael algorithm, better known now as AES (advanced encryption standard). It is the encryption standard used by the U.S. government for classified information. It is fast, requires little memory, and the only potential attacks against it are highly theoretical.
Rijndael beat out Twofish and Serpent in the AES standard contest, but those other two algorithms will provide more than enough security as well. In the end, it doesn't really matter, since most successful attacks are made simply by finding out your key through brute force, espionage or extortion, rather than pure data analysis.
Humans are almost always the weakest point when it comes to security, and it doesn't matter what algorithm you use if someone can guess your password.
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What is the difference between advanced encryption algorithm and encryption algorithm?
People have developed many encryption algorithms. One particular encryption algorithm is the Rijndael algorithm, usually called the AES or Advanced Encryption Standard.
What is the use of an algorithm to scramble data into a format that can be read only by reversing the algorithm?
Encryption
Is knapsack algorithm is a public key encryption algorithm?
yes
What is the difference between AES Rijndael symmetric algorithm encryption and a hash algorithm?
678
Which is better encryption algorithm among DES Blowfish and MD5?
MD5 isn't a encryption algorithm, it's a hashing algorithm. Encryption will 'hide' the meaning of the encrypted text, while MD5 will 'add up' all the text to come up with a number. This number can be compared to another time this file was 'added up', to provide a simple kind of check to see if the text has been changed or if it is the same.
What is the difference between advanced encryption algorithm and encryption algorithm?
People have developed many encryption algorithms. One particular encryption algorithm is the Rijndael algorithm, usually called the AES or Advanced Encryption Standard.
What is the use of an algorithm to scramble data into a format that can be read only by reversing the algorithm?
Encryption
Is knapsack algorithm is a public key encryption algorithm?
yes
Why should the encryption algorithm be made public?
To help people find the weakness of the algorithm
Is the use of an algorithm to scramble data into a format that can be read only by reversing the algorithm?
Encryption
What is the difference between AES Rijndael symmetric algorithm encryption and a hash algorithm?
678
Which is better encryption algorithm among DES Blowfish and MD5?
MD5 isn't a encryption algorithm, it's a hashing algorithm. Encryption will 'hide' the meaning of the encrypted text, while MD5 will 'add up' all the text to come up with a number. This number can be compared to another time this file was 'added up', to provide a simple kind of check to see if the text has been changed or if it is the same.
What is scalable encryption algorithm?
this algorithm is initially made for small embedded applications like smart cards
What is an Encryption algorithm that switches the order of characters?
A transposition cipher
Can pulsars be used for encryption?
Almost anything could be used in an encryption algorithm; the question is how to include it in the cryptographic sequence.
What is the definition of an encryption key?
The definition of an encryption key is a way to transform information using an algorithm. By doing this, not anyone can read the transformed scripts, but only those who know the algorithm can solve the scripts.
What encryption algorithm should I use if performance is a key factor?
AES
