Defined term
Traditional Key
Traditional Key: Term used to reference symmetric key wherein both ends of a link or all parties in a cryptonet have the same exact key.
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Term used to reference symmetric key wherein both ends of a link or all parties in a cryptonet have the same exact key. 256-bit advanced encryption standard (AES), high assurance internet protocol encryptor (HAIPE) pre-placed, and authenticated pre-placed key are examples of traditional key.
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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