Primary definition
Process of exchanging public keys (and other information) in order to establish secure communications. Note: See related term "key transport". Source: NIST SP 800-32 (adapted)
Also known askey sharing · key distribution · key agreement · KE · key establishment
2 sources cited4 related termsReviewed Aug 9, 2026
— Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015View source
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Process of exchanging public keys (and other information) in order to establish secure communications. Note: See related term "key transport". Source: NIST SP 800-32 (adapted)
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015 · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Key Exchange. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/key-exchange
Sources
2 cited · last checked Aug 9, 2026
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
The Cyber Glossary
Multi-source
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