Cryptographic Ignition Key

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

Device or electronic key used to unlock the secure mode of crypto-equipment.

Framework senses

2 senses across 2 frameworks

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →

§1: Device or electronic key used to unlock the secure mode of crypto-equipment.

CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →

§1: Device or electronic key used to unlock the secure mode of crypto-equipment.