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RFC 2612: The CAST-256 Encryption Algorithm

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This document describes an existing algorithm that can be used to satisfy this requirement. Included are a description of the cipher and the key scheduling algorithm, the s-boxes, and a set of test vectors (Appendix A). This memo provides information for the Internet community.

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Document ID
RFC2612
Published
June 1999
Authors
C. Adams; J. Gilchrist
Status
INFORMATIONAL
Stream
Legacy
Area
Pages
19
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