Bruce Schneier
Twofish in Brief
- 128-bit block
- 128-, 192-, or 256-bit key
- 16 rounds
- Works in all standard modes
- Encrypts data in:
- 18 clocks/byte on a Pentium
- 16.1 clocks/byte on a Pentium Pro
- Efficient key setup on large microprocessors
- Efficient on smart cards
- Efficient in hardware
- Extensively cryptanalyzed
- Unpatented
- Uncopyrighted
- Free
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