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Cryptographic Initialization

Cryptographic Initialization: Function used to set the state of a cryptographic logic prior to key generation, encryption, or other operating mode.

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Function used to set the state of a cryptographic logic prior to key generation, encryption, or other operating mode.

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Function used to set the state of a cryptographic logic prior to key generation, encryption, or other operating mode. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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