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Original Research

Benchmarks, datasets, and reference matrices produced by Utilavo Editorial. Each asset is paired with a documented methodology, citations to authoritative sources, and a downloadable raw CSV.

ResearchReviewed Apr 25, 2026

Symmetric Cipher Security Guide 2026: NIST Status by Algorithm

A consolidated reference for the symmetric ciphers exposed by Utilavo's encryption tools. Status, key and block sizes, and deprecation dates are sourced directly from NIST SP 800-131A Rev 2 and SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev 5 so the recommendation column is auditable.

ResearchReviewed Apr 25, 2026

PDF/A Archival Conformance Matrix: Levels 1a Through 3b

A structured comparison of every PDF/A conformance level defined by ISO 19005, mapped to its practical archival use case. The matrix exists because the PDF/A levels are commonly conflated, and choosing the wrong level routinely causes archive ingestion failures.