Carlisle Adams/Stafford Tavares (CAST): A series of symmetric encryption algorithms, including CAST-128 and CAST-256. Named after their developers, Carlisle Adams and Stafford Tavares, these algorithms are used to secure data during transmission or storage, ensuring confidentiality and preventing unauthorized access. CAST-128 is commonly used in various encryption protocols, including Secure Shell (SSH) and OpenVPN.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D2: Cloud Data Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D3: Security Architecture and Engineering | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D5: Cryptography
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