KEK

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

Key Encryption Key

CNSSI 4009-2015, NIST SP 800-127

key-encryption key

NIST SP 800-38F

Definition(s):

The key for the underlying block cipher of KW, KWP, or TKW. May be called a key-wrapping key in other documents.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-38F under key-encryption key

Glossary Comments

Comments about specific definitions should be sent to the authors of the linked Source publication. For NIST publications, an email is usually found within the document.

Comments about the glossary's presentation and functionality should be sent to secglossary@nist.gov.

See NISTIR 7298 Rev. 3 for additional details.

Information Technology Laboratory

Computer Security Resource Center

Computer Security Resource Center

KEK

Glossary Comments