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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

Cryptographic key component

NIST SP 800-152, NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 4, NIST SP 800-81-2

Definition(s):

See Cryptographic key component.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 4 [Superseded]
NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 3 [Superseded]

One of at least two parameters that have the same security properties (e.g., randomness) as a cryptographic key; parameters are combined using an approved cryptographic function to form a plaintext cryptographic key before use.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-57 Part 2 Rev.1

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