AES 128-bit

Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)

The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is a widely used encryption algorithm designed to protect sensitive data. It is a symmetric key encryption algorithm, meaning the same key is used for both encrypting and decrypting data, as opposed to asymmetric key encryption, where different keys are used for encryption and decryption. AES is known for its efficiency, security, and versatility, making it a global standard for securing digital information.

AES-128 in Hardware Use:

• Smartphones (secure storage and communication)

• Wi-Fi routers (WPA2 uses AES)

• SSDs (hardware disk encryption)

• TPM chips (Trusted Platform Module)

• Microcontrollers and FPGAs (embedded AES cores)