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Fips-approved Security Method

Fips-approved Security Method: A security method (e.g., cryptographic algorithm, cryptographic key generation algorithm or key distribution technique, random…

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A security method (e.g., cryptographic algorithm, cryptographic key generation algorithm or key distribution technique, random number generator, authentication technique, or evaluation criteria) that is either a) specified in a FIPS, or b) adopted in a FIPS. (FIPS 196) (NISTIR)

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