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• Key disclosure law — Key disclosure laws, also known as mandatory key disclosure, is legislation that require individuals to surrender cryptographic keys to law enforcement. The purpose is to allow access to material for confiscation or digital forensics purposes and …   Wikipedia

• Key server (cryptographic) — In computer security, a key server is a computer mdash; typically running special software mdash; which provides cryptographic keys to users or other programs. The users programs can be working on the same network as the key server or on another… …   Wikipedia

• Key-agreement protocol — In cryptography, a key agreement protocol is a protocol whereby two or more parties can agree on a key in such a way that both influence the outcome. If properly done, this precludes undesired third parties from forcing a key choice on the… …   Wikipedia

• Key punch — A key punch is a device for entering data into punched cards by precisely punching holes at locations designated by the keys struck by the operator. Early keypunches were manual devices. Later keypunches were mechanized, often resembled a small… …   Wikipedia

• Key signing party — In cryptography, a key signing party is an event at which people present their PGP compatible keys to others in person, who, if they are confident the key actually belongs to the person who claims it, digitally sign the PGP certificate containing …   Wikipedia

• Key distribution center — In cryptography, a key distribution center (KDC) is part of a cryptosystem intended to reduce the risks inherent in exchanging keys. KDCs often operate in systems within which some users may have permission to use certain services at some times… …   Wikipedia

• Key signature (cryptography) — In cryptography, a key signature is the result of applying a hash function on a key, for the purpose of simplifying operations on keys.For example, cryptographic keys are often quite large and cumbersome to compare, so a user whowants to verify… …   Wikipedia

• Public-key cryptography — In an asymmetric key encryption scheme, anyone can encrypt messages using the public key, but only the holder of the paired private key can decrypt. Security depends on the secrecy of that private key …   Wikipedia

• Transient-key cryptography — is a form of public key cryptography wherein keypairs are generated and assigned to brief intervals of time instead of to individuals or organizations. In a transient key system, private keys are used briefly and then destroyed, which is why it… …   Wikipedia

• Public key certificate — Diagram of an example usage of digital certificate In cryptography, a public key certificate (also known as a digital certificate or identity certificate) is an electronic document which uses a digital signature to bind a public key with an… …   Wikipedia

• Cryptographic key types — One of the most important aspects of any cryptographic system is key management; it is also the aspect which is most often neglected.[citation needed] A very common mistake is mixing different key types and reusing the same key for different… …   Wikipedia