Key-length

The key length is an important parameter of symmetrical or asymmetric encryption processes. It provides information on how many different key values a key can accept in a specific protocol. The key length is typically specified as a logarithm in form of bits. So e.g. 3 bit key length (2 x 2 x 2 = 8) will accept eight different keys. The longer the key, the more secure data can be viewed with it. The key length is an encryption security standard and varies by the protocol used and the algorithm.