The activities involving the handling of cryptographic keys and other related security parameters (e.g. passwords) during the entire life cycle of the keys, including their generation, storage, establishment, entry and output, and destruction. Source: NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev 3
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The activities involving the handling of cryptographic keys and other related security parameters (e.g. passwords) during the entire life cycle of the keys, including their generation, storage, establishment, entry and output, and destruction. Source: NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev 3
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Key Management. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/key-management
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