Cryptographic Initialization

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

Function used to set the state of a cryptographic logic prior to key generation, encryption, or other operating mode.

Framework senses

2 senses across 2 frameworks

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

§1: Function used to set the state of a cryptographic logic prior to key generation, encryption, or other operating mode.

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

§1: Function used to set the state of a cryptographic logic prior to key generation, encryption, or other operating mode.