3DES vs AES: Which Algorithm Should You Use?` discusses the differences and applications of two widely used encryption algorithms, 3DES (Triple Data Encryption Standard) and AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). The article explains that 3DES is an older standard that provides higher security than its predecessor DES but has limitations due to its structure, speed, and key lengths. In contrast, AES is a more modern standard with a larger key size, faster processing speeds, and better resistance to brute-force attacks and Sweet32-type probabilistic vulnerabilities. The article concludes that AES is more secure than 3DES and is widely used in various domains such as government communications, secure file transfers, and encrypting sensitive data in databases and applications. Additionally, CData Arc leverages AES as its default symmetric encryption standard for secure managed file transfer automation.