AES 256 and Encryption

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AES 256 and Encryption

8 April 2021 Ashley S. Miller Specialist of Customer Service Dept.

Summary
To ensure the security of data, account and password, and confidential files, encryption is very important. Here, we will introduce AES 256 algorithm and encryption software which use this algorithm.

Content

Part 1: What is AES 256

Part 2: Characteristics of AES 256

Part 3: Encryption Software with AES 256

1. Renee SecureSilo
2. 7-Zip
3. BitLocker

Part 4: Summary

Part 1: What is AES 256

“The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), also known by its original name Rijndael is a specification for the encryption of electronic data established by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in 2001. AES has been adopted by the U.S. government and is now used worldwide. It supersedes the Data Encryption Standard (DES),which was published in 1977. The algorithm described by AES is a symmetric-key algorithm, meaning the same key is used for both encrypting and decrypting the data.” – from Wikipedia

AES, Advanced Encryption Standard, is a common symmetric-key algorithm which means the same key is used for both encrypting and decrypting the data. The key size could be 128, 192 and 256 bits. Generally, more bits of the key, harder will be to cracked the encrypted data.

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Part 2: Characteristics of AES 256

Comparing with similar encryption algorithm, the encryption speed of AES is quite fast. For example, the speed could reach hundreds M/s in AES-NI with X86 server. Encrypting data with AES 256 will need 40% extra time than that of AES 128. The extra time will be spent on creating 4 round key and related SPN operation. However, AES 256 provides better security than AES 128. Following is the comparison of 3 different key lengths of AES.

AES	Key Lengths (32 bits)	Key size(32 bits)	Rounds
AES -128	4	4	10
AES -192	6	4	12
AES -256	8	4	14

Part 3: Encryption Software with AES 256

AES is a popular encryption algorithm. Following will introduce some encryption software which takes advantage of AES 256.

1. Renee SecureSilo

Renee SecureSilo, specializing in encryption, can secure the data for users.

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How to lock files with Renee SecureSilo:

1. Download and install Renee SecureSilo. For new users, set a password. Next time when launching the software, enter the password to use.

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2. Click [Create Silo] to create the virtual disk.

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3. Name for the disk and set the storage position. Then, click [Next].

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4. Set a password for the virtual disk and click [Next] to go on.

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5. Select a size for the disk. Also, click [Next] to continue.

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6. Soon, the virtual disk will be created. Place the important files into the disk to lock.

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2. 7-Zip

7-zip, a open source software, can be applied in different computers. This software gets a high compression rate by using LZMA and LZMA2. Besides, it also adapts AES 256 algorithm.

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DemeritsThe compression consume too much time.

3. BitLocker

Windows BitLocker, a built in data protection function since Windows Vista, adapts AES 256 and can encrypt whole disk to protect data in the disk.

Demerits: Windows BitLocker, a built in data protection function since Windows Vista, adapts AES 256 and can encrypt whole disk to protect data in the disk.

Part 4: Summary

We have explained what AES 256 is and listed some encryption software which use AES 256 algorithm above. BitLocker does not require to install any software but is not equipped in Windows Home or encrypt single files. 7-Zip will consume long time when compressing files.

Renee SecureSilo, taking the AES 256 algorithm, can create virtual disk to protect data, protect USB disk, hide file, disguise folder and provide password wallet function. All these functions make it much better and useful than the other 2 encryption software. When you want to encrypt data, Renee Secure Silo is a good choice.

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