Leveraging Sanskrit Consonants for Robust DES Encryption Keys: Exploring Linguistic Diversity in Cryptographic Practices

Abstract -This paper introduces an innovative approach to enhancing the security of the Data Encryption Standard (DES) by integrating Sanskrit consonant-based passwords. By utilizing the rich phonetic structure of Sanskrit, the study aims to increase password complexity and resistance to brute- force attacks. A web-based application is developed to demonstrate the encryption and decryption processes, providing a user-friendly interface for practical implementation. .. Key Words: Data Encryption Standard, Sanskrit consonants, Encryption, Decryption