Who will be required to implement and use the AES?
The AES algorithm is an approved encryption algorithm that can be used by U.S. Government organizations to protect sensitive (unclassified) information. As is currently the case, those Government organizations will be able to use other FIPS-approved algorithms in addition to, or in lieu of, the AES. Commercial and other non-U.S. Government organizations are invited – but not required – to adopt and implement the AES and NIST’s other cryptographic standards. 20.