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Key-derivation method

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

Definition(s):

  A method by which keying material is derived from a shared secret and other information. A key-derivation method may use a key-derivation function or a key-derivation procedure.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-56A Rev. 2 [Superseded]
NIST SP 800-56B Rev. 1 [Superseded]

  A key-derivation function or other approved procedure for deriving keying material.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 4 [Superseded]
NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 5
NIST SP 800-133 Rev. 2

  As used in this Recommendation, a method by which secret keying material is derived from a shared secret and other information. A key-derivation method may use a key-derivation function or a key-derivation procedure.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-56B Rev. 2