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A permanent key uniquely associated with a and resident in a PROGRAMMED DEVICE on the device. VVSG. Abbreviated DSK. SIGNATURE MODULE 2007
Also known asDSK · Device Signature Key · Signature Module Key
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A permanent key uniquely associated with a and resident in a PROGRAMMED DEVICE on the device. VVSG. Abbreviated DSK. SIGNATURE MODULE 2007
Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Device Public Key. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/device-public-key
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