Data Encryption Standard (DES)

The Data Encryption Standard (DES) is a method used to protect sensitive information by converting it into a code that only authorized parties can understand. It encrypts data using a specific key, making the information unreadable to anyone without the key. DES was widely used in the past for secure communication, but due to advances in computing, it is now considered less secure and has been replaced by more sophisticated encryption methods. Essentially, DES helps ensure privacy and security for digital data during transmission and storage.