Data Encryption Standard (DES) Glossary Definition

A Data Encryption Standard is a form of algorithm to convert plain text to a cipher text. Data Encryption Standard uses the same key to encrypt and decrypt the data, and hence it is a symmetric key algorithm.

See also: DES.

In security and compliance work, this term helps teams describe controls, risks, identity practices, standards, audits, or protective technologies. It is relevant when managing access, reducing exposure, documenting safeguards, or demonstrating accountability.