A pass-phrase, personal identification number (PIN), biometric data, or other mechanisms of equivalent authentication robustness used to protect access to any use of a private key, except for private keys associated with System or Device certificates. Source: CNSSI No. 1300
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A pass-phrase, personal identification number (PIN), biometric data, or other mechanisms of equivalent authentication robustness used to protect access to any use of a private key, except for private keys associated with System or Device certificates. Source: CNSSI No. 1300
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Activation Data. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/activation-data
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