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Shared Secret

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

A secret used in authentication that is known to the Claimant and the Verifier.

Framework senses

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →
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A secret used in authentication that is known to the Claimant and the Verifier.
NIST SP 800-631 senseview framework →
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A secret used in authentication that is known to the Claimant and the Verifier.