Multiple choice technology security

What is the official Encryption Standard for American Military

  1. AES - 256

  2. DES II

  3. AES - 192 and above

  4. Serpant
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Explanation

The US military uses AES-192 or higher (typically AES-256) for classified information. While AES-256 is more common, AES-192 meets the minimum military standard requirements. DES is an older, weaker standard, and 'Serpant' (likely 'Serpent') is not the official standard.

AI explanation

AES is the encryption standard adopted by NIST and used by the U.S. government, but for classified military information the NSA's Suite B/CNSA guidance requires AES with a 192-bit or 256-bit key for Top Secret data (AES-128 is only approved for lower classification levels). That's why 'AES-192 and above' is the more precise official requirement rather than just AES-256 alone. DES II and Serpent were never adopted as the U.S. military standard.

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