Algoritmo de
cifra basado en un secreto compartido (clave). Cifra el texto en bloques de 64
bits. Utiliza claves de 80 bits.
Algoritmo de
cifrado en bloque de 64 bits que emplea claves de 80 bits, desarrollado por la
National Security Agency (NSA) estadounidense para su implementación en los
chips Clipper y Capstone que emplean mecanismos de depósito de claves.
[CESID:1997]
(N) A type 2, 64-bit block
cipher [SKIP, R2773] with a key size of 80 bits. (See: CAPSTONE, CLIPPER, FORTEZZA, Key
Exchange Algorithm.) [RFC4949:2007]
Skipjack is a block cipher
developed by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA). Initially classified, it
was originally intended for use in the controversial Clipper chip.
Subsequently, the algorithm was declassified and now provides a unique insight
into the cipher designs of a government intelligence agency.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skipjack_%28cipher%29