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Key Loader

nounid 3077·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.

MWE

Classifications

Entity Type

Physical85%llm-generatedllm:claude-haiku-4-5

Sensitivity

Regulated90%llm-generatedllm:claude-haiku-4-5

Information Class

Cui80%llm-generatedllm:claude-haiku-4-5

Variants

plural
Key Loaders
possessive
Key Loader's
pluralpossessive
Key Loaders'

Framework definitions

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

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