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Initialize

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

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

Framework senses

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →
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Setting 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 →
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Setting the state of a cryptographic logic prior to key generation, encryption, or other operating mode.