Defined term
Keying Material
Keying Material: Key, code, or authentication information in physical, electronic, or magnetic form.
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Cybersecurity
Definition
Key, code, or authentication information in physical, electronic, or magnetic form. It includes key tapes and list, codes, authenticators, one-time pads, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes containing keys, plugs, keyed microcircuits, electronically generated key, etc.
Alternative Definitions
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Key, code, or authentication information in physical, electronic, or magnetic form. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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