Key splitting (k of n)

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

None

Definition(s):

Splitting a key into n key splits so that for some k (where k < n), any k key splits of the key can be used to form the key, but having any k-1 key splits provides no knowledge of the key value.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-152

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Key splitting (k of n)

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