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Master key

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

Key-derivation key

Definition(s):

  A key used as an input to a key-derivation method to derive other keys. See [NIST SP 800-108].
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-133 under Key-derivation key [Superseded]

  See Key-derivation key.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 4 [Superseded]
NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 5
NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 3 [Superseded]

  A key used with a key-derivation function or method to derive additional keys. Sometimes called a master key.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 4 under Key-derivation key [Superseded]

  A key used as an input to a key-derivation method to derive other keys. See SP 800-108.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-133 Rev.1 under Key-derivation key [Superseded]

  A key used with a key-derivation method to derive additional keys. Sometimes called a master key.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 5 under Key-derivation key

  A key used with a key-derivation function or method to derive additional keys. Also called a master key.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 3 under Key-derivation key [Superseded]