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Key Loader
Key Loader: A self-contained unit that is capable of storing at least one plaintext or encrypted cryptographic key or key component that can be transferred,…
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Definition
A self-contained unit that is capable of storing at least one plaintext or encrypted cryptographic key or key component that can be transferred, upon request, into a cryptographic module.
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A self-contained unit that is capable of storing at least one plaintext or encrypted cryptographic key or key component that can be transferred, upon request, into a cryptographic module. (FIPS 140-2) (NISTIR)
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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