QuestionQ158Verified/CryptographyCopy linkReport a problemAsk AstroTutorSave questionWhat is DES’s effective key length?A56 bitsB64 bitsC128 bitsD1024 bitsShow AnswerAnswerExplanationDES has a 64-bit key representation, of which 8 bits are reserved for parity. The remaining 56 bits determine the encryption key’s effective strength.Show comments0Show commentsCommunity DiscussionNo comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!
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