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Initialization Vector (IV)

Initialization Vector (IV): A vector used in defining the starting point of an encryption process within a cryptographic algorithm.

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A vector used in defining the starting point of an encryption process within a cryptographic algorithm. (FIPS 140-2) (NISTIR)

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