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Two AES submissions
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Rich Salz)
Fri May 1 17:23:30 1998
Date: Fri, 1 May 1998 00:11:17 -0400 (EDT)
From: Rich Salz <salzr@certco.com>
To: cryptography@c2.net
Current PC Week says RSA is submitting technology based on RC5
for the AS.
Attached is an IBM press release on their submission.
Interesting why they're doing it: "to secure e-business." Nice to see
all of big blue lined up behind one campaign. It's been a while...
/r$
IBM Aims to Set Advanced Encryption Standard to Secure E-Business
Thursday April 30 12:25pm
BusinessWire
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 1998--
Today IBM announced submission of a new encryption algorithm to the
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for consideration
as the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).
IBM pioneered network data security by developing the Data Encryption
Algorithm which is the current Data Encryption Standard (DES). DES has
been used successfully for more than 20 years to protect confidential
information. As part of the IBM SecureWay(TM) family of offerings, the
new IBM encryption algorithm is designed to protect data and electronic
commerce well into the next millennium.
The new IBM algorithm satisfies all of the NIST requirements, including
a minimal 128-bit key. In addition, the algorithm provides unprecedented
network speed, flexibility and security. The algorithm can be
implemented in hardware, in software, and in bandwidth-constrained
applications, such as smart cards.
Dramatic increases in computing power since the invention of DES
necessitate a change in the federal standard for data encryption.
Although DES is still a strong encryption algorithm, NIST is preparing
for its eventual replacement. The new IBM encryption algorithm will
provide a secure foundation for enabling e-business and helping
customers grow their businesses.
IBM creates, develops and manufactures some of the industry's most
advanced information technologies, including computer systems, software,
networking systems, security, storage devices and microelectronics. IBM
offers information about the company and its products through the World
Wide Web. The fastest, easiest way to get information about IBM's
security offerings can be found at http://www.ibm.com/security
<http://www.ibm.com/security>. -0-
Editor's Note: Spokespeople from IBM are available for interviews. For
additional information or to schedule an interview, contact Gwen Cox at
919/543-8855.
Contact: IBM
Gwen Cox, 919/543-8855
Source: BusinessWire
