Encrypted Key

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

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A cryptographic key that has been encrypted using an Approved security function with a key encrypting key, a PIN, or a password in order to disguise the value of the underlying plaintext key.

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

§1: A cryptographic key that has been encrypted using an Approved security function with a key encrypting key, a PIN, or a password in order to disguise the value of the underlying plaintext key.

FIPS PUB 140-21 senseview framework →

§1: A cryptographic key that has been encrypted using an Approved security function with a key encrypting key, a PIN, or a password in order to disguise the value of the underlying plaintext key.