AES encryption

[eɪ-iː-ɛs ɪn'krɪpʃən]
noun
criptografia AES
1. A symmetric encryption standard adopted by the U.S. government as the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), using block cipher algorithm with key sizes of 128, 192, or 256 bits
AES encryption is widely used to secure sensitive data in financial transactions and government communications.
A criptografia AES é amplamente utilizada para proteger dados sensíveis em transações financeiras e comunicações governamentais.
2. A cryptographic method that encrypts data in fixed-size blocks using a substitution-permutation network
The system implements AES encryption with a 256-bit key for maximum security.
O sistema implementa criptografia AES com uma chave de 256 bits para segurança máxima.
3. An encryption technique based on the Rijndael cipher algorithm, standardized by NIST in 2001
Modern smartphones use AES encryption to protect user data and communications.
Smartphones modernos usam criptografia AES para proteger dados e comunicações do usuário.
AES encryption is a globally recognized standard adopted by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in 2001. In both Brazil and the USA, it is the de facto standard for sensitive data protection in government, banking, and corporate sectors. The term is used identically in both countries within technical and security communities, reflecting the international nature of cybersecurity standards.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
Advanced Encryption StandardRijndael ciphersymmetric encryption
Antonyms / Antônimos
unencrypted dataplaintext

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
criptografia AES
Standard term used in Brazil for technical documentation and IT contexts
Portugal
encriptação AES
Portuguese preferred term, though 'criptografia AES' is also understood
USA
AES encryption
Standard technical terminology used in official NIST documentation and industry

Related Words

RSA encryptionencryption keycryptographycipherNISTdata securityblock ciphersymmetric key

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the encryption
military-grade encryption
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