56-bit

All used precisely the same custom-designed 56-bit (!)

The Best Calculator Ever Julianne 2008

The Data Encryption Standard (DES), which uses a 56-bit key (the more bits, the stronger the protection), has been around for years.

Cracking The Federal Code 2008

First it was the 40-bit key, a few months later the 48-bit key, followed by the 56-bit key, and later the 512 bit has been broken ...

Boing Boing: February 9, 2003 - February 15, 2003 Archives 2003

DES (Data Encryption Standard) uses a 56-bit key to scramble the data.

Transform 2001

DES (Data Encryption Standard) uses a 56-bit key to scramble the data.

Protection 2001

DES (Data Encryption Standard) uses a 56-bit key to scramble the data.

Transform 2001

In January, the Electronic Frontier Foundation decrypted a message encoded with the 56-bit Data Encryption Standard in 22.5 hours.

Crypto Set for a Quantum Leap 1999

With respect to our existing policy, we have for two years ending this December, permitted the export of 56-bit products after an initial one-time review without further review by the government.

Briefing On Encryption ITY National Archives 1998

The new guidelines also allow encryption hardware and software products with encryption strength up to 56-bit DES or equivalent to be exported without a license, after a one time technical review, to all users outside the seven terrorist countries.

Statement By The Press Secretary On Encryption Policy ITY National Archives 1998

Exports of 56-bit DES and equivalent products (hardware and software) will be streamlined (under license exception).

Fact Sheet On Administration Updates Encryption Policy ITY National Archives 1998