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Key specification

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

None

Definition(s):

  A key specification documents the data format, encryption algorithms, hashing algorithms, signature algorithms, physical media, and data constraints for keys required by a cryptographic device and/or application.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-57 Part 2 [Superseded]

  A specification of the data format, cryptographic algorithms, physical media, and data constraints for keys required by a cryptographic device, application or process.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-57 Part 2 Rev.1