<![CDATA[The advancement of information technology has driven many institutions, including village governments, to adopt web-based information systems to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of public services. However, the use of digital information systems also presents serious challenges in terms of data security, especially for personal and sensitive information. A major concern is the risk of data breaches or unauthorized access through hacking or misuse of the system. This study aims to implement the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm as a data protection mechanism within the web-based information system of Fafinesu A Village. AES was selected due to its proven reliability and efficiency as a symmetric encryption algorithm with a high level of security. The research stages include identifying sensitive data that needs protection, designing encryption and decryption schemes, integrating the AES module into a Laravel-based web system, and evaluating the encryption results and system performance impact. The implementation results show that all sensitive data stored in the database was successfully encrypted and can only be decrypted using a valid key within the system. Performance testing indicates that the AES integration does not significantly affect system speed. From the user's perspective, the encryption implementation increases trust in the system due to the higher level of data confidentiality and protection. This study provides a practical contribution to improving information security standards in village government environments and can serve as a model for the development of secure, modern, and trustworthy village information systems.]]>
