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diff --git a/docs/primitives/symmetric-encryption.rst b/docs/primitives/symmetric-encryption.rst index 7081e014..750ab88d 100644 --- a/docs/primitives/symmetric-encryption.rst +++ b/docs/primitives/symmetric-encryption.rst @@ -32,8 +32,14 @@ whatever data is left. Ciphers ~~~~~~~ -AES -+++ +.. class:: cryptography.primitives.aes.AES(key) + + AES (Advanced encryption standard) is a block cipher standardized by NIST. + AES is both fast, and cryptographically strong. It is a good default + choice for encryption. + + :param bytes key: The secret key, either ``128``, ``192``, or ``256`` bits. + Modes ~~~~~ |