Proof of possession (POP)

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Definition(s):

A verification process whereby assurance is obtained that the owner of a key pair actually has the private key associated with the public 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NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 4 [Superseded]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NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 3 [Superseded]

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Proof of possession (POP)

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