Abstract

ISO/IEC 18033 specifies encryption systems (ciphers) for the purpose of data confidentiality.

ISO/IEC 18033-1:2005 specifies:

  • terms and definitions used throughout ISO/IEC 18033;
  • the purpose of encryption, the differences between symmetric and asymmetric ciphers, and the key management problems associated with the use of ciphers;
  • the uses and properties of encryption;
  • criteria for the inclusion of encryption algorithms in ISO/IEC 18033.


General information 

  • Status
     :  Withdrawn
    Publication date
     : 2005-02
  • Edition
     : 1
    Number of pages
     : 8
  • Technical Committee
     : ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27 Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection
  • ICS
     :
    35.030 IT Security

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