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Definition
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A value used to control cryptographic operations, such as decryption, encryption, signature generation or signature verification. A parameter used in conjunction with a cryptographic algorithm that determines the specific operation of that algorithm. A parameter used in conjunction with a cryptographic algorithm that determines . the transformation of plaintext data into ciphertext data, . the transformation of ciphertext data into plaintext data, . a digital signature computed from data, . the verification of a digital signature computed from data, . an authentication code computed from data, or . an exchange agreement of a shared secret.
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