Primary definition
A vector used in defining the starting point of an encryption process within a cryptographic algorithm. (FIPS 140-2) (NISTIR)
Also known asIV · initialisation vector · initialization vector · initial vector
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A vector used in defining the starting point of an encryption process within a cryptographic algorithm. (FIPS 140-2) (NISTIR)
The Cyber Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Initialization Vector (iv). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/initialization-vector-iv
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