Primary definition
A measure of the expected number of operations required to defeat a cryptographic mechanism. (SP 800-63) (NISTIR)
Also known ascrypto strength · cryptographic robustness · crypto robustness · encryption strength · cipher strength
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A measure of the expected number of operations required to defeat a cryptographic mechanism. (SP 800-63) (NISTIR)
The Cyber Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Cryptographic Strength. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/cryptographic-strength
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