System initialization

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

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Definition(s):

A function in the lifecycle of keying material; setting up and configuring a system for secure operation.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 4 [Superseded]
NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 3 [Superseded]

A function in the lifecycle of a cryptographic key; setting up and configuring a system for secure operation.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 5

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System initialization

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