{"id":52752,"date":"2025-09-30T23:48:55","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T20:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/what-is-aes-and-how-it-works-in-website-security\/"},"modified":"2025-09-30T23:48:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T20:48:55","slug":"what-is-aes-and-how-it-works-in-website-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/what-is-aes-and-how-it-works-in-website-security\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Aes and How It Works in Website Security"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n  <main><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/what-is-aes-and-how-it-works-in-website-security\/#Understanding_AES_the_basics\" >Understanding AES: the basics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/what-is-aes-and-how-it-works-in-website-security\/#How_AES_works_at_a_technical_level\" >How AES works at a technical level<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/what-is-aes-and-how-it-works-in-website-security\/#Modes_of_operation_and_what_they_mean_for_websites\" >Modes of operation and what they mean for websites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/what-is-aes-and-how-it-works-in-website-security\/#Where_AES_is_used_in_website_security\" >Where AES is used in website security<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/what-is-aes-and-how-it-works-in-website-security\/#How_AES_fits_into_TLSHTTPS\" >How AES fits into TLS\/HTTPS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/what-is-aes-and-how-it-works-in-website-security\/#Security_pitfalls_and_practical_considerations\" >Security pitfalls and practical considerations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/what-is-aes-and-how-it-works-in-website-security\/#Key_management_and_operational_best_practices\" >Key management and operational best practices<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/what-is-aes-and-how-it-works-in-website-security\/#Practical_checklist_for_developers\" >Practical checklist for developers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/what-is-aes-and-how-it-works-in-website-security\/#Performance_and_hardware_acceleration\" >Performance and hardware acceleration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/what-is-aes-and-how-it-works-in-website-security\/#When_AES_might_not_be_enough\" >When AES might not be enough<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/what-is-aes-and-how-it-works-in-website-security\/#Concise_summary\" >Concise summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/what-is-aes-and-how-it-works-in-website-security\/#frequently_asked_questions\" >frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/what-is-aes-and-how-it-works-in-website-security\/#Is_AES_safe_for_website_encryption\" >Is AES safe for website encryption?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/what-is-aes-and-how-it-works-in-website-security\/#What_AES_key_size_should_I_choose_128_or_256_bits\" >What AES key size should I choose: 128 or 256 bits?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/what-is-aes-and-how-it-works-in-website-security\/#Why_is_AES-GCM_preferred_for_HTTPS\" >Why is AES-GCM preferred for HTTPS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/what-is-aes-and-how-it-works-in-website-security\/#Can_I_use_AES_for_encrypting_database_fields_or_cookies\" >Can I use AES for encrypting database fields or cookies?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/what-is-aes-and-how-it-works-in-website-security\/#What_are_common_mistakes_developers_make_when_using_AES\" >What are common mistakes developers make when using AES?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_AES_the_basics\"><\/span>Understanding AES: the basics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>\n      AES stands for Advanced Encryption Standard, <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/how-to-configure-2fa-step-by-step\/\">a<\/a> symmetric block cipher that is one of the backbone technologies for modern <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/website-builder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a> security. It was selected by NIST in 2001 to replace older ciphers like DES because it offers strong cryptographic protection and good performance. AES operates on 128-bit blocks of data and supports three key sizes: 128, 192, and 256 bits. Because it is a symmetric algorithm, the same key is used for both encryption and decryption, which makes key management an essential part of any secure deployment.\n    <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_AES_works_at_a_technical_level\"><\/span>How AES works at a technical level<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>\n      At a technical level AES transforms plaintext into ciphertext using a series of substitution and permutation rounds that depend on the key length. Each round mixes bytes, shifts rows, and applies a mathematical operation called MixColumns, then combines that state with round keys derived from the main key. The combination of these operations provides confusion and diffusion, which are properties cryptographers use to resist attempts to recover plaintext or keys. Because AES works on fixed-size blocks, modes of operation are used to encrypt data streams or data larger than a single block.\n    <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modes_of_operation_and_what_they_mean_for_websites\"><\/span>Modes of operation and what they mean for websites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>\n      The raw AES primitive encrypts blocks, but real-world data needs specific modes to provide security properties like integrity, non-repetition, and the ability to handle variable-length content. Common modes you\u2019ll encounter in web security include CBC (Cipher Block Chaining), CTR (Counter), and GCM (Galois\/Counter Mode). CBC was widely used historically but requires careful handling of initialization vectors (IVs) and padding; poorly implemented CBC can lead to padding oracle attacks. CTR turns AES into a stream cipher using a counter as a nonce, but it lacks built-in integrity. GCM is now a preferred choice for web traffic because it combines encryption and authentication (AEAD , Authenticated Encryption with Associated Data), which prevents tampering and avoids many classes of implementation mistakes.\n    <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_AES_is_used_in_website_security\"><\/span>Where AES is used in website security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>\n      On websites AES is used in several key places. The most visible is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/what-is-tls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tls<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/what-is-tls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transport layer security<\/a>), the protocol that underpins <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/what-is-ssl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https<\/a>. When a browser connects to a server, the handshake establishes a session key and AES (often in GCM mode) encrypts the data sent over the connection. Beyond TLS, AES is used for encrypting cookies, tokens, configuration files, and database fields when applications need to keep sensitive values confidential. Servers may use AES to encrypt files at rest (disk or volume encryption) and cloud providers expose AES-based key management services for developers. In all these uses, correct key handling and strong modes like GCM are critical for security.\n    <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_AES_fits_into_TLSHTTPS\"><\/span>How AES fits into TLS\/HTTPS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>\n      TLS separates authentication and key exchange from bulk data encryption. During the handshake the server and client authenticate and negotiate an encryption suite that usually includes an AEAD cipher such as AES-GCM or ChaCha20-Poly1305. If AES is chosen, an ephemeral symmetric key is derived and then used to encrypt and authenticate the HTTP bytes that follow. Combining AES with an ephemeral Diffie\u2013Hellman exchange (ECDHE) provides perfect forward secrecy, meaning past sessions remain safe even if long-term private keys are later compromised.\n    <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Security_pitfalls_and_practical_considerations\"><\/span>Security pitfalls and practical considerations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>\n      AES is strong when used correctly, but misuse can introduce vulnerabilities. Reusing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wordpress-nonce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nonces<\/a> or IVs in modes that require unique nonces (like GCM or CTR) can catastrophically break confidentiality and authenticity. Hardcoding keys in source code, storing them in unprotected files, or using weak random number generators for key or IV generation undermines security. CBC mode needs correct padding and an authentication layer to avoid oracle attacks. Hardware side-channel attacks such as timing or cache attacks can leak keys on vulnerable platforms, so using constant-time libraries and hardware features such as AES-NI mitigates those risks.\n    <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_management_and_operational_best_practices\"><\/span>Key management and operational best practices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>\n      The strongest encryption algorithm will fail without disciplined key management. Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.a2hosting.com\/dedicated-server-hosting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dedicated<\/a> key management service (KMS) or hardware security module (HSM) to generate, store, and rotate keys. Rotate keys on a schedule or after any suspected compromise, and follow the principle of least privilege so only necessary services can access keys. Always generate IVs and nonces with a secure random number generator and never reuse them for the same key. For web traffic, enable TLS 1.2 or 1.3 with AEAD ciphers and prefer AES-GCM or ChaCha20-Poly1305 depending on platform performance and support.\n    <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_checklist_for_developers\"><\/span>Practical checklist for developers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul><\/p>\n<li>Use TLS 1.2+ and prefer AES-GCM or ChaCha20-Poly1305 in cipher suites.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Employ ephemeral key exchange (ECDHE) to gain forward secrecy.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Store keys in KMS or HSM; avoid hardcoding secrets in code or config.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Generate IVs\/nonces with a cryptographically secure RNG and never reuse them with the same key.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Keep crypto libraries up to date and use well-tested implementations rather than custom crypto code.<\/li>\n<p>\n    <\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance_and_hardware_acceleration\"><\/span>Performance and hardware acceleration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>\n      AES is computationally efficient and benefits from hardware acceleration such as Intel&#8217;s AES-NI and ARM Cryptography extensions that speed up encryption\/decryption and reduce CPU overhead on busy servers. This makes AES a practical choice for high-throughput websites and APIs. When AES isn&#8217;t ideal for certain devices or platforms, ChaCha20-Poly1305 is an alternative with better performance on some mobile or embedded devices. Still, AES remains widely supported and optimized across mainstream server and client platforms, which helps deliver secure connections with low <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/what-is-network-latency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">latency<\/a>.\n    <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_AES_might_not_be_enough\"><\/span>When AES might not be enough<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>\n      AES provides confidentiality (and with AEAD modes, integrity), but full website security demands layered protections. Authentication, input validation, access controls, secure session handling, and protection against common web attacks like XSS and SQL injection are all required to build a secure system. Also consider end-to-end encryption needs, threat models that include compromised hosts, and regulatory requirements that can affect key custody and logging. Encryption is a powerful tool, but it must be applied thoughtfully within a broader security program.\n    <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concise_summary\"><\/span>Concise summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>\n      AES is a widely used symmetric encryption standard that secures data both in transit and at rest. For websites, AES typically appears inside TLS for HTTPS connections and in storage or token encryption. Use authenticated modes such as AES-GCM, protect and rotate keys with a KMS\/HSM, ensure unique nonces, prefer TLS 1.2+ with ECDHE for forward secrecy, and rely on vetted libraries and hardware acceleration to get both security and performance.\n    <\/p>\n<p><!--KB_CAT_BLOCK--><\/p>\n<figure class=\"kb-cat-placeholder\" style=\"margin:1.75rem 0;display:block;\">\n<div class=\"kb-cat-wrap\" style=\"position:relative; overflow:hidden; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 10px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);\"><img src=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/assets\/img\/cat-default.webp\" alt=\"What Is Aes and How It Works in Website Security\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border-radius:12px;box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"kb-cat-gradient\" style=\"position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9,23,60,0.66) 0%, rgba(11,30,70,0.45) 40%, rgba(11,30,70,0.15) 100%);\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"kb-cat-textbox\" style=\"position:absolute; inset:auto 5% 7% 5%; color:#fff; text-align:center; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.4rem; align-items:center; justify-content:flex-end;\">\n<div class=\"kb-cat-title\" style=\"font-weight:800; font-size:clamp(20px,3.6vw,34px); line-height:1.2; letter-spacing:.2px; text-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.35);\">What Is Aes and How It Works in Website Security<\/div>\n<div class=\"kb-cat-meta\" style=\"opacity:1; font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(13px,2.6vw,16px); line-height:1.45; text-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.28);\">Understanding AES: the basics AES stands for Advanced Encryption Standard, a symmetric block cipher that is one of the backbone technologies for modern website security. It was selected by NIST\u2026<\/div>\n<div class=\"kb-cat-desc\" style=\"opacity:1; font-weight:500; font-size:clamp(12px,2.4vw,15px); line-height:1.5; max-width:900px; text-wrap:balance; text-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.25);\">AI<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.a2hosting.com\/blog\/create-an-faq-page\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">frequently asked questions<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_AES_safe_for_website_encryption\"><\/span>Is AES safe for website encryption?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>\n      Yes. AES is considered secure when implemented correctly and used with appropriate modes such as GCM or CTR plus authentication. Most vulnerabilities arise from incorrect use,poor key management, reused nonces, or lack of authentication,rather than weaknesses in AES itself.\n    <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_AES_key_size_should_I_choose_128_or_256_bits\"><\/span>What AES key size should I choose: 128 or 256 bits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>\n      AES-128 is secure and generally faster, while AES-256 offers a larger security margin at a small performance cost. For most web applications AES-128 is sufficient; choose AES-256 if you need extra margin for long-term confidentiality or must comply with specific regulations.\n    <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_AES-GCM_preferred_for_HTTPS\"><\/span>Why is AES-GCM preferred for HTTPS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>\n      AES-GCM provides authenticated encryption (confidentiality plus integrity) with good performance and parallelizable operations. It prevents common implementation mistakes that can lead to tampering or oracle attacks, making it a strong choice for TLS cipher suites.\n    <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_AES_for_encrypting_database_fields_or_cookies\"><\/span>Can I use AES for encrypting database fields or cookies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>\n      Yes, AES can secure data at rest or in application storage, but you must handle keys and IVs correctly. Use AEAD modes where possible, store keys in a KMS\/HSM rather than in code, and consider application-level access controls so only authorized components can decrypt sensitive fields.\n    <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_common_mistakes_developers_make_when_using_AES\"><\/span>What are common mistakes developers make when using AES?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>\n      Common mistakes include hardcoding keys, reusing nonces, using insecure modes like ECB, failing to authenticate ciphertext, using weak or predictable IVs, and implementing cryptographic primitives manually instead of using well-vetted libraries. Avoid these pitfalls by following best practices and relying on established tooling.\n    <\/p>\n<p>\n  <\/main><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Understanding AES: the basics AES stands for Advanced Encryption Standard, a symmetric block cipher that is one of the backbone technologies for&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":52753,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[8,9405,4593,9,1,4594,87,3,5,10,4,11,7,88,2],"tags":[13571,13572,13574,13575,13573,7918,10512,11881,584,52,13523,580,13157,10671,13549,10447,581,13570],"class_list":["post-52752","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-website-security","category-ai","category-databases","category-domains","category-general","category-networking","category-online-marketing","category-php-scripts","category-seo","category-servers","category-ssl-certificates","category-support","category-web-design","category-web-hosting","category-wordpress","tag-aes","tag-aes-encryption","tag-aes-128","tag-aes-256","tag-block-cipher","tag-cryptography","tag-cybersecurity","tag-data-encryption","tag-encryption","tag-https","tag-key-management","tag-online-security","tag-secure-communications","tag-ssl-tls","tag-symmetric-encryption","tag-web-security","tag-website-security","tag-what-is-aes-and-how-it-works-in-website-security"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52752","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52752"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52752\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":52754,"href":"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52752\/revisions\/52754"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/52753"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52752"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52752"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52752"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}