Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)

The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is a widely used method to secure data. It takes information, such as files or communications, and transforms it into a coded format that is unreadable without a specific key. AES uses symmetric key encryption, meaning the same key is used for both encrypting and decrypting the data. It operates on blocks of data and can utilize key sizes of 128, 192, or 256 bits. AES is recognized for its strong security and efficiency, making it a preferred choice for protecting sensitive information in various applications, including banking, government, and personal data.