In cryptology, the protection of keys against compromise. [After X9.19]

A message used for transferring keys between subscribers. [After X9.28]

A multiline or multifunction user terminal device.

A non-secret value that uniquely identifies a key set. [After X9.24]

In cryptology, storage of cryptographic keys in such a manner as (a) to protect them against unauthorized use, disclosure, or tampering, and (b) to erase them and re-initialize equipment upon tampering. [After X9.19]

[A] sequence of symbols (or their electrical or mechanical equivalents) produced in a machine or auto-manual cryptosystem to combine with plain text to produce cipher text, control transmission security processes, or produce key. [INFOSEC-99]

Identification information associated with certain types of electronic key. [INFOSEC-99]

Punched or magnetic tape containing key. Printed key in tape form is referred to as a key list. [INFOSEC-99]

In a local environment, terminals and equipment that provide immediate access from all terminals to a variety of telephone services without attendant assistance.
Note: A KTS may interface with the public switched telephone network.

The means by which a cryptographic key is passed from its origination point to its point(s) of actual use, whether by bonded courier, registered mail, over-the-air-rekeying (OTAR), or a number of other protected methods.
Note: As a result of key transport, all rightful participants share a common secret key in such a way that the secret key is determined entirely… (Read More →)