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Cryptographic key component

One of at least two parameters that have the same security properties (e.g., randomness) as a cryptographic key; parameters are combined in an approved security function to form a plaintext cryptographic key before use.


Source: NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 4 | Category: