
Speck family
The Speck family refers to a series of lightweight, high-speed block cipher algorithms, originally designed for efficient data encryption in various devices. Developed by the NSA and researchers, these ciphers use simple, repeatable steps to securely encode information, balancing security and performance. Speck is known for its adaptability to hardware and software, making it suitable for applications like IoT devices and mobile communications. Its design focuses on speed, efficiency, and ease of implementation, while maintaining strong cryptographic security against common attack methods.