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H

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

None

Definition(s):

The hash subkey.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-38D

An auxiliary function used in certain key derivation methods. H is either an approved hash function, hash, or an HMAC-hash based on an approved hash function, hash, with a salt value used as the HMAC key.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-56A Rev. 2 [Superseded]
NIST SP 800-56B Rev. 1 [Superseded]

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