Authors : Sarah Fawzia; Mujiba Shaima; Norun Nabi; Mazharul Islam Tusher; Nasir Uddin Rana

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24MAY785

Abstract : The contemporary landscape of cybersecurity is fraught with challenges, necessitating a keen understanding of evolving threats and robust defense mechanisms. By examining the Data Encryption Standard (DES) as a key element therein, this paper explores the complexities of cryptography, a foundational element of contemporary security paradigms. Securing confidential data from unwanted access is one of the many facets of cryptography, the art of secure communication. In the context of data protection, DES is recognized as a foundational cryptographic algorithm, valued for both its historical importance and ongoing applicability. But as technology moves more quickly and cyberattacks get more complex, DES's effectiveness is called into question, which has sparked debate about whether it is still sufficient in modern security scenarios. Here, in this paper we explore the complexities surrounding cryptography and DES, elucidating their strengths, limitations, and implications for cybersecurity practices. By examining current trends and emerging challenges, it endeavors to offer insights into mitigating risks and fortifying defenses against cyber threats in the digital age.

Keywords : Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard (DES), Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).

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