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Algorithm security lifetime

Definition(s):

  The estimated time period during which data protected by a specific cryptographic algorithm remains secure.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 4 [Superseded]
NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 3 [Superseded]

  The estimated time period during which data protected by a specific cryptographic algorithm remains secure, given that the key has not been compromised.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 5