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Enter a keyword...   ...or choose a category. choose one... Communications Computer Industry Companies Computer Science Data Graphics Hardware Internet and Online Services Mobile Computing Multimedia Networks Operating Systems Programming Software Standards Types of Computers World Wide Web   key length Last modified: Wednesday, October 22, 2003  The number of binary digits, or bits, in an encryption algorithm’s key. Key length is sometimes used to measure the relative strength of the encryption algorithm (i.e., the longer the key length, the more difficult the key is to decode).   Related Categories Business Computing Digital Rights Management (DRM) Encryption Security Related Terms AES bit decryption encryption encryption algorithm key Shopping key length Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Health Aids 234 Store Offers Tools and Accessories 1307 Store Offers