DES, or the Data Encryption Standard, was a widely used symmetric-key algorithm for the encryption of digital data. While it played a significant role in the development of modern cryptography, it also faced several challenges and vulnerabilities throughout its lifecycle. Here are some of the main challenges associated with DES: 1. **Key Length Vulnerability**: DES uses a 56-bit key, which is relatively short by modern standards.
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