The high-assurance cryptographic component in electronic key management system (EKMS) designed to provide for the local generation of keying material, encryption, and decryption of key, key load into electronic fill devices, and message signature functions. Source: CNSSI No. 4005 (COMSEC)
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The high-assurance cryptographic component in electronic key management system (EKMS) designed to provide for the local generation of keying material, encryption, and decryption of key, key load into electronic fill devices, and message signature functions. Source: CNSSI No. 4005 (COMSEC)
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Key Processor (kp). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/key-processor-kp
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