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nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

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A self-contained unit that is capable of storing at least one plaintext or encrypted cryptographic key or a component of a key that can be transferred, upon request, into a cryptographic module.

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

§1: A self-contained unit that is capable of storing at least one plaintext or encrypted cryptographic key or a component of a key that can be transferred, upon request, into a cryptographic module.

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

§1: A self-contained unit that is capable of storing at least one plaintext or encrypted cryptographic key or a component of a key that can be transferred, upon request, into a cryptographic module.

FIPS PUB 140-21 senseview framework →

§1: A self-contained unit that is capable of storing at least one plaintext or encrypted cryptographic key or key component that can be transferred, upon request, into a cryptographic module.