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block cipher

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block cipher

An encryption method that processes the input stream as groups of bytes that are fixed in size, typically 64, 128 or 256 bits long. The state of a block cipher is reset before processing each block. The DES and AES algorithms are examples of block ciphers (see DES and AES). Contrast with stream cipher.


block cipher [′bläk ‚sī·fər]
(communications)
A cipher that transforms a string of input bits of fixed length into a string of output bits of fixed length.


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