Defined term
Secret Key (symmetric) Cryptographic Algorithm
Secret Key (symmetric) Cryptographic Algorithm: A cryptographic algorithm that uses a single key (i.e., a secret key) for both encryption and decryption.
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A cryptographic algorithm that uses a single key (i.e., a secret key) for both encryption and decryption.
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A cryptographic algorithm that uses a single secret key for both encryption and decryption. SOURCE: FIPS 140-2 A cryptographic algorithm that uses a single key (i.e., a secret key) for both encryption and decryption. (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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