A number associated with the amount of work (that is, the number of operations) that is required to break a cryptographic algorithm or system. In this policy, security strength is specified in bits and is a specific value from the set {80, 112, 128, 192, 256}. Source: CNSSI No. 1300
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A number associated with the amount of work (that is, the number of operations) that is required to break a cryptographic algorithm or system. In this policy, security strength is specified in bits and is a specific value from the set {80, 112, 128, 192, 256}. Source: CNSSI No. 1300
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Security Strength. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/security-strength
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