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Key generation

Definition(s):

  The process of generating keys for cryptography.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-133 [Superseded]
NIST SP 800-133 Rev.1 [Superseded]
NIST SP 800-133 Rev. 2

  The generation of a cryptographic key either as a single process using a random bit generator and an approved set of rules, or as created during key agreement or key derivation.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-57 Part 2 Rev.1