____ is a symmetric key-encryption technique that will replace the commonly used DES standard.
A) AES
B) RC2
C) IDEA
D) Blowfish

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AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is a symmetric key-encryption technique that has been selected as a replacement for the older and now insecure DES (Data Encryption Standard). It is currently the most widely used encryption standard and is recommended by various governing bodies including the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). RC2, IDEA, and Blowfish are also symmetric key-encryption techniques but are not as widely used or as secure as AES.

____ Is a Symmetric Key-Encryption Technique That Will Replace the Commonly