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Glossary

ENCryptographic Key 
A mathematical value that is used (a) in an algorithm to generate cipher text from plain text or vice versa, and (b) to determine the operation of a cryptographic function (e.g., the synchronized generation of keying material), or a digital signature computation or validation.

TC/SC:57Terms     Info     Publications
Published in:IEC 62351-2, ed. 1.0 (2008-08) Terms     Info
Reference number:2.2.64
Source:ATIS

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