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In [[cryptography]], a '''key''' is some set data which, in combination with a cryptographic algorithm, introduces or removes the concealment applied to [[plaintext]] or taken to [[ciphertext]]. This discussion deals with the nature of keys (e.g., binary strings of length <math>N</math>, text phrases), the basis of generating good and bad keys, the types of keys (e.g., [[Key (cryptography)#session key|session key]], [[Key (cryptography)#key distribution key|key distribution key]], [[Key (cryptography)#public key|public key]], [[Key (cryptography)#key generating key|key generating key]]) | In [[cryptography]], a '''key''' is some set data which, in combination with a cryptographic algorithm, introduces or removes the concealment applied to [[plaintext]] or taken to [[ciphertext]]. This discussion deals with the nature of keys (e.g., binary strings of length <math>N</math>, text phrases), the basis of generating good and bad keys, the types of keys (e.g., [[Key (cryptography)#session key|session key]], [[Key (cryptography)#key distribution key|key distribution key]], [[Key (cryptography)#public key|public key]], [[Key (cryptography)#key generating key|key generating key]]) | ||
[[Key management]] is a related but separate discipline of secure distribution of keys and entering them into cryptosystem, as well as technical administration practices such as [[authentication#authenticating]] keys, [[key revocation|revoking keys]], and parameterizing session-level key changes. | [[Key management]] is a related but separate discipline of secure distribution of keys and entering them into cryptosystem, as well as technical administration practices such as [[authentication#authenticating]] keys, [[key revocation|revoking keys]], and parameterizing session-level key changes. | ||
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Template:TOC-right In cryptography, a key is some set data which, in combination with a cryptographic algorithm, introduces or removes the concealment applied to plaintext or taken to ciphertext. This discussion deals with the nature of keys (e.g., binary strings of length , text phrases), the basis of generating good and bad keys, the types of keys (e.g., session key, key distribution key, public key, key generating key)
Key management is a related but separate discipline of secure distribution of keys and entering them into cryptosystem, as well as technical administration practices such as authentication#authenticating keys, revoking keys, and parameterizing session-level key changes.