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Abstract: This document provides background and insight into NSA's intentions for the SIMON & SPECK lightweight block ciphers, and answers frequently asked questions about these designs.
Date Published: 18 November 2016
Last Reviewed: 29 September 2016
Dissemination Control: N/A
Length: 13 page(s)
Format: pdf
Type: Reference/Overview; FAQ
Tags: Advanced Encryption Standard - AES; National Institute of Standards and Technology - NIST; National Security Systems - NSS