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cryptographic algorithm

nounid 2087·updated May 9, 2026
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A well-defined computational procedure that takes variable inputs, including a cryptographic key, and produces an output.

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Variants

plural
cryptographic algorithms
possessive
cryptographic algorithm's
pluralpossessive
cryptographic algorithms'

Framework definitions

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS) Cybersecurity Lexicon1 senseview framework →
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A well-defined computational procedure that takes variable inputs, including a cryptographic key, and produces an output.
NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →
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A well-defined computational procedure that takes variable inputs, including a cryptographic key, and produces an output.
CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →
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A well-defined computational procedure that takes variable inputs, including a cryptographic key, and produces an output.
NIST SP 800-211 senseview framework →
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A well-defined computational procedure that takes variable inputs, including a cryptographic key, and produces an output.

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