Key Management Service

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

KMS

NISTIR 8320A

Definition(s):

A key management service is a function performed for or by an
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-57 Part 2 [Superseded] under Key management service

The generation, establishment, distribution, destruction, revocation, and recovery of keys.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-57 Part 2 Rev.1 under Key management service

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Key Management Service

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