AES-256

Definitions

1. AES using a 256-bit key, commonly cited as a high-strength symmetric encryption configuration for protecting sensitive data. The algorithm remains AES; the 256 refers specifically to key length.

   In plain English: A strong version of AES encryption that uses a 256-bit key.

   Example: "The backup archive was encrypted with AES-256 before leaving the datacenter."

Related Terms

• Public Key Cryptography
• Block Cipher
• Ciphertext
• Data Encryption Standard
• Hybrid Encryption
• PKCS
• S/MIME
• AES
• Attribute-Based Encryption
• IV
• Key Length