Defined term
Rekey (a Certificate)
Rekey (a Certificate): To change the value of a cryptographic key that is being used in a cryptographic system/application.
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Infrastructure
Definition
To change the value of a cryptographic key that is being used in a cryptographic system/application. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
T o change the value of a cryptographic key that is being used in a cryptographic system application; this normally entails issuing a new certificate on the new public key. (SP 800-32 Release) (NISTIR)
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