THE RACE FOR ADVANCED ENCRYPTION.

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the history of encryption, with a focus on the development of the Data Encryption Standard (DES) and its replacement by the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). It discusses the efforts of individuals and organizations, such as IBM and the National Bureau of Standards (NBS), in creating encryption algorithms to protect communications and data. The article also mentions the controversy surrounding DES's vulnerability and the selection of Rijndael as the new AES. Additionally, it briefly touches on the encryption of transactions in early ATMs and the role of the NBS in regulating measures. This article is a valuable resource for library patrons conducting research on encryption and the history of ATMs. [Extracted from the article]