GK Question

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Which encryption standard is recommended by NIST for securing classified information?

  1. DES
  2. 3DES
  3. AES-256
  4. RC4

Answer: AES-256

AES-256 (Advanced Encryption Standard with 256-bit key) is approved by NIST for top-secret information. Provides strong security against brute-force attacks. DES/3DES are deprecated; RC4 has known vulnerabilities. AES is efficient in both hardware and software implementations.

Topic Cybersecurity
Exam Relevance Banking, UPSC, SSC JE