rekey

verbcandidate·updated May 11, 2026

To change the value of a cryptographic key that is being used in a cryptographic system/application.

Framework senses

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →
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To change the value of a cryptographic key that is being used in a cryptographic system/application.
CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →
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To change the value of a cryptographic key that is being used in a cryptographic system/application.