__________ is the current federal information processing standard that specifies a cryptographic algorithm used within the U.S. government to protect information in federal agencies that are not a part of the national defense infrastructure.
A) DES
B) 2DES
C) AES
D) 3DES

Question

__________ is the current federal information processing standard that specifies a cryptographic algorithm used within the U.S. government to protect information in federal agencies that are not a part of the national defense infrastructure.
A) DES
B) 2DES 
C) AES
D) 3DES

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct answer is AES (Advanced Encryption Standard), which is the current federal information processing standard used by federal agencies to protect their information. DES and 2DES are outdated encryption standards that have been replaced by AES. 3DES is still used in some applications, but it is less secure and less efficient than AES.

__________ Is the Current Federal Information Processing Standard That Specifies