Terms starting with “C”

The time span during which each key setting remains in effect. Source: CNSSI No. 4005 (COMSEC); NSA/CSS Manual Number 3-16 (COMSEC)

A cryptographic key (public, private, or shared) or public key certificate, used for encryption, decryption, digital signature, or signature verification; and other items, such as...

Function that randomly determines the transmit state of a cryptographic logic.

[Also Cryptosecurity] Component of COMSEC resulting from the provision of technically sound cryptographic systems and their proper use. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

Component of COMSEC that results from the provision of technically sound cryptographic systems and their proper use. Source: NSA/CSS Manual Number 3-16 (COMSEC)

The generic term for a cryptographic device, COMSEC equipment, or combination of such devices/equipment containing either a classified algorithm or an unclassified algorithm. Sourc...

A measure of the expected number of operations required to defeat a cryptographic mechanism. (SP 800-63) (NISTIR)

Process by which a receiving decrypting cryptographic logic attains the same internal state as the transmitting encrypting logic.

Associated information assurance items interacting to provide a single means of encryption or decryption. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

Associated information security (INFOSEC) items interacting to provide a single means of encryption or decryption. Source: NSA/CSS Manual Number 3-16 (COMSEC)

Process of establishing the exploitability of a cryptographic system, normally by reviewing transmitted traffic protected or secured by the system under study.

Process of determining vulnerabilities of a cryptographic system and recommending countermeasures.

Examination of a cryptographic system by the controlling authority ensuring its adequacy of design and content, continued need, and proper distribution.

Management technique in which actual holders of a cryptographic system express opinions on the system's suitability and provide usage information for technical evaluations.

1. A portable, user-controlled, physical device (e.g., smart card or PC card) used to store cryptographic information and possibly also perform cryptographic functions. 2. A token...

1. Art or science concerning the principles, means, and methods for rendering plain information unintelligible and for restoring encrypted information to intelligible form. Source:...

a type of cybercrime that involves the unauthorized use of a target's devices (computers, smartphones, tablets, or even servers) by cybercriminals to mine for cryptocurrency

Of or pertaining to cryptology. Source: NIST SP 800-59

The mathematical science that deals with cryptanalysis and cryptography.

is malware that encrypts data on the targets device and demands a ransom to restore it

Cryptomining is an online threat that hides on a computer or mobile device and uses the machine's resources to "mine" cryptocurrencies.

A free form message from the electronic key management system (EKMS) Tier 1 that includes the Controlling ID and Name, Keying Material Information, Authority's Description/Cryptone...

A piece of commercial software sometimes used in for ELECTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS generating output reports.

Computer Science