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Cryptographic Module

Cryptographic Module: The set of hardware, software, firmware, or some combination thereof that implements cryptographic logic or processes, including…

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The set of hardware, software, firmware, or some combination thereof that implements cryptographic logic or processes, including cryptographic algorithms, and is contained within the cryptographic boundary of the module. (SP 800-32; FIPS 196) (NISTIR)

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