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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

NIST SP 800-77 Rev. 1

Definition(s):

Process of exchanging public keys (and other information) in order to establish secure communications. Note: See related term “key transport”.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015 from NIST SP 800-32 - Adapted

The process of exchanging public keys in order to establish secure communications.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-32 under Key Exchange

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