Primitive

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

None

Definition(s):

  A low-level cryptographic algorithm that is used as a basic building block for higher-level cryptographic operations or schemes.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-56B Rev. 2

  See cryptographic primitive.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-175B Rev. 1

  A low-level cryptographic algorithm used as a basic building block for higher-level cryptographic operations or schemes.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-56B Rev. 1 [Superseded]

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