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Symmetric Key
Symmetric Key: A cryptographic key that is used to perform both the cryptographic operation and its inverse, for example to encrypt and decrypt, or create a…
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Definition
A cryptographic key that is used to perform both the cryptographic operation and its inverse, for example to encrypt and decrypt, or create a message authentication code and to verify the code.
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A cryptographic key that is used to perform both the cryptographic operation and its inverse, for example to encrypt and decrypt, or create a message authentication code and to verify the code. (SP 800-63; 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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