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In the DES algorithm the 64 bit key input is shortened to 56 bits by ignoring every 4th bit.(a) True(b) FalseI had been asked this question during an interview for a job.Question is taken from The Data Encryption Standard (DES) and It’s Strength topic in section Block Ciphers and the Data Encryption Standard of Cryptograph & Network Security

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The correct option is (b) False

Best explanation: Every 8th BIT is IGNORED to SHORTEN the KEY length.



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