AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) protects sensitive information using a secret key that both the sender and receiver share. Imagine sending patient medical records between hospitals - AES scrambles this data into unreadable code that can only be unlocked by someone with the correct key. AES is currently used to protect data because it is incredibly strong (using 128-bit, 192-bit or 256-bit encryption) while remaining efficient enough for everyday use in healthcare systems, online banking, and secure messaging. Modern systems rely on AES because it provides the perfect balance of security, speed, and reliability that today's digital healthcare environment requires.
To encrypt, type something into the input box and click encrypt. To decrypt, copy and paste the encrypted output from the output box back to the input box and click decrypt.