ISO/IEC 18033-1:2005Withdrawn

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

Technologies de l'information — Techniques de sécurité — Algorithmes de chiffrement — Partie 1: Généralités

Abstract / scope

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.

Life cycle

Amendments & corrigenda

ISO/IEC 18033-1:2005/Amd 1:2011WithdrawnInformation technology — Security techniques — Encryption algorithms — Part 1: General — Amendment 1International Standard · Published 16 Feb 2011 · ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27

Replaced by

ISO/IEC 18033-1:2015WithdrawnInformation technology — Security techniques — Encryption algorithms — Part 1: GeneralInternational Standard · Published 24 Jul 2015 · ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27