NIST Finalizes Lightweight Cryptography Standard for Small Devices
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Summary
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has finalized a lightweight cryptography standard aimed at protecting small networked devices, such as those in the Internet of Things (IoT). Four related algorithms are now available to secure data created and transmitted by these devices.
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· 3 pulledLightweight cryptography is designed to protect information created and transmitted by the Internet of Things, as well as for other miniature technologies.
NIST’s newly finalized lightweight cryptography standard provides a defense from cyberattacks for even the smallest of networked electronic devices.
Four related algorithms are now ready for use to protect data created and transmitted by the Internet of Things and other electronics.
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