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Domain parameter

Definition(s):

  The parameters used with a cryptographic algorithm that are common to a domain of users.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-175B Rev. 1 under Domain parameters
NIST SP 800-56A Rev. 2 [Superseded] under Domain parameters

  Parameters used with a cryptographic algorithm that are usually common to a domain of users.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-89 under Domain parameters

  Parameters used in conjunction with some public-key algorithms to generate key pairs, to create digital signatures, or to establish keying material.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-57 Part 2 Rev.1 under Domain parameters

  A parameter used in conjunction with some public-key algorithms to generate key pairs or to perform cryptographic operations (e.g., to create digital signatures or to establish keying material).
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 5

  A parameter used in conjunction with some public-key algorithms to generate key pairs, to create digital signatures, or to establish keying material.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 3 [Superseded]
NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 4 [Superseded]