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Our lives have been radically changed by the introduction of
the Internet, a technology that allows us to exchange information
anytime, anywhere. At the same time, the accessibility of information
poses a major issue in safety. A great need has developed for an information
system with the ability to protect the privacy of individuals and
corporations.
In 1994, Mitsubishi Electric became the first ever to decipher the
American standard encryption "DES". With this valuable experience,
Mitsubishi Electric proceeded to develop an ideal encryption algorithm
that ensured a higher level of safety than "DES". This is
how "MISTY" was born. |
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MISTY's encryption key, necessary for deciphering the encryption
has a length of 128 bits in comparison to 54 bits of DES. This key
provides optimum safety against today's 3 most powerful deciphering
methods, in addition to a high-speed processing ability.
Since its introduction, MISTY has received international acclaim for
its safety and speed. In order to introduce this ideal encryption
algorithm to as many people as possible, Mitsubishi Electric has disclosed
the basic MISTY patent without compensation. |
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The MISTY encryption algorithm is used in a multitude of information
systems and products including IC cards used for e-commerce. In addition,
"MISTY" technology is used as the preferred encryption for
third generation mobile phones. Thus in 2000, an international encryption
standard for mobile phones based on ‘MISTY’ technology
known as “KASUMI”, was born.
In 2003, achievements in the "Technical development and commercialization
of internationally recognized encryption system for 3G mobile phone
W-CDMA" were acknowledged, and the “35th Special Distinguished
Ichimura Award for contribution to the Science, Engineering and Industry"
was given in recognition. |
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