Diffie-Hellman

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

NIST SP 800-203, NIST SP 800-77, NIST SP 800-77 Rev. 1

Definition(s):

A method used to securely exchange or establish secret keys across an insecure network. Ephemeral Diffie-Hellman is used to create temporary or single-use secret keys.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-113

The (non-cofactor) FFC Diffie-Hellman key-agreement primitive.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-56A Rev. 2 [Superseded] under DH

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Diffie-Hellman

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