International Data Encryption Algorithm

<algorithm, cryptography> (IDEA) A conventional encryption algorithm, written by Xuejia Lai and James Massey, in 1992.

It is a block cipher, considered to be the best and most secure available, and operates on 64-bit blocks with a 128 bit key.

It is used by Pretty Good Privacy.

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International Business Machines « International Computers Limited plc « International Core War Society « International Data Encryption Algorithm » International Electrotechnical Commission » International Federation for Information Processing » International Function Point Users Group