key

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

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A parameter used in conjunction with a cryptographic algorithm that determines its operation. Examples applicable to this Standard include: 1. The computation of a digital signature from data, and 2. The verification of a digital signature.

Framework senses

6 senses across 5 frameworks

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS) Cybersecurity Lexicon1 senseview framework →

§1: The numerical value used to control cryptographic operations, such as decryption, encryption, signature generation, or signature verification.

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 22 sensesview framework →

§1: A numerical value used to control cryptographic operations, such as decryption, encryption, signature generation, or signature verification.
§2 · sense_2_pending_review: A parameter used in conjunction with a cryptographic algorithm that determines its operation. Examples applicable to this Standard include: 1. The computation of a digital signature from data, and 2. The verification of a digital signature.

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

§1: A numerical value used to control cryptographic operations, such as decryption, encryption, signature generation, or signature verification.

NIST SP 800-631 senseview framework →

§1: A value used to control cryptographic operations, such as decryption, encryption, signature generation, or signature verification.

FIPS PUB 1861 senseview framework →

§1: A parameter used in conjunction with a cryptographic algorithm that determines its operation. Examples applicable to this Standard include: 1. The computation of a digital signature from data, and 2. The verification of a digital signature.