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A P O uses an encryption key length of 256 bits. This is the maximum key length supported by the AES algorithm. In June of 2003, the US National Security Agency stated that: “The design and strength of all key lengths of the AES algorithm (i.e., 128, 192 and 256) are sufficient to protect classified information up to the SECRET level.
