DH - Glossary

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DH

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

Diffie Hellman (algorithm)
Diffie-Hellman
Diffie−Hellman algorithm
Diffie-Hellman key exchange

Definition(s):

A method used to securely exchange or establish secret keys across an insecure network. Ephemeral Diffie-Hellman is used to create temporary or single-use secret keys.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-113 under Diffie-Hellman

The (non-cofactor) FFC Diffie-Hellman key-agreement primitive.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-56A Rev. 2 under DH [Superseded]

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