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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

Perfect Forward Secrecy

NIST SP 800-77, NIST SP 800-77 Rev. 1

Definition(s):

An option available during quick mode that causes a new shared secret to be created through a Diffie-Hellman exchange for each IPsec SA.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-77 [Superseded] under Perfect Forward Secrecy

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