ISO/IEC 18033-1:2005

Information technology — Security techniques — Encryption algorithms — Part 1: General

OVERVIEW

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.

COMMENTS

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PRODUCT DETAILS

Status Withdrawn - 06 Jan 2026
Edition 2005
No. of Pages 8
ICS Classification 35.030 IT Security
Committee ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27
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Adoption ISO