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CRYPTOIGNITION KEY [1 record]

Record 1 2015-05-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Encryption and Decryption
  • IT Security
DEF

A device or electronic key that can be used to access the secure mode of cryptographic equipment.

OBS

crypto-ignition key; CIK: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Security Terminology Committee (STC).

Key term(s)
  • cryptoignition key

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chiffrage et déchiffrage
  • Sécurité des TI
DEF

Clé électronique ou dispositif qui peut être utilisé pour accéder au mode sécurisé d'un équipement cryptographique.

OBS

Avec le téléphone STU-III, on parle de clé d'activation cryptographique.

OBS

clé de contact cryptographique; clé d'activation cryptographique; CIK : termes et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité de la terminologie de la sécurité (CTS).

Spanish

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