Triple DES or 3DES

Triple DES or 3DES

Dear Readers, In this blog we are going to learn about, Triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES), a cryptographic algorithm descended from the original Data Encryption Standard (DES), made its debut in 1998 and has long served as a stalwart protector of data in the...
Data Layout on Magnetic Stripe Cards

Data Layout on Magnetic Stripe Cards

Dear Readers, Data is laid out on a standard magnetic card in three tracks. A magnetic stripe card may have any of these tracks or a combination of these tracks. Track 1 was the first track standardized. The International Air Transportation Association (IATA)...
USB HID [Human Interface Device]

USB HID [Human Interface Device]

Dear Readers, This blog post discusses the USB Human Interface Device (HID) class, an essential part of the USB specification. It standardizes human interface devices used in computing, including keyboards, mice, game controllers, and more. The HID class, governed by...