key distribution center (KDC)

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

KDC

CNSSI 4009-2015, NIST SP 800-63-3

Definition(s):

COMSEC facility generating and distributing key in electronic form.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015

A key center that generates keys for distribution to subscriber entities.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-57 Part 2 Rev.1 under Key Distribution Center (KDC)

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key distribution center (KDC)

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