cipher key
UK: /ˈsaɪfə kiː/
Definition

Definition of cipher key - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologyTECH.secret value used with a cipher to change and protect message dataTECH.
  • Without the correct cipher key, the intercepted data remained completely unreadable.
  • The hackers tried to guess the cipher key by brute force.
  • Store the cipher key separately from the encrypted files.
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Expressions with cipher

a mere ciphern.
person with no importance or influence
In the meeting, he was treated as a mere cipher.
block ciphern.
cipher encrypting data in fixed-size blocks
AES is a widely used block cipher.
in cipheradj.
written using a secret code or symbols
The letter was in cipher and hard to read.
Caesar ciphern.
simple encryption shifting letters by fixed positions
The message was encoded using a Caesar cipher.
cipher strengthn.
measure of a cipher's security against attacks
The cipher strength determines how safe the data is.
grille ciphern.
encryption method using a grid to encode messages
The spy used a grille cipher to send secret messages.

Expressions with key

key intov.
enter information using a keyboard
He keyed into the computer all the data from the survey.
key toprep.
important for solving a problem
Innovation is key to solving climate change.
key upv.
make someone excited or nervous
The loud music keyed up the crowd before the show.
church keyn.
tool for opening cans and bottles
He used a church key to open the soda can.
key to successn.
essential factor for achieving success
Determination is often seen as the key to success.
lock and keyn.
device used to secure something
The treasure chest was secured with a lock and key.
out of keyadj.
not in harmony with the musical key
The singer was out of key during the performance.
hold the keyv.
be essential for achieving something
His support holds the key to our success.
key for successn.
crucial element enabling achievement
Education is a key for success in life.
key in handadj.
ready for immediate use or operation
The apartment is key in hand for the new tenants.

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  1. French:clé de chiffrement, ...
  2. German:Schlüssel, ...
  3. Italian:chiave di cifratura, ...
  4. Spanish:clave de cifrado, ...
  5. Portuguese:chave de cifra, ...
  6. Chinese:密钥, ...
  7. Japanese:暗号鍵, ...
  8. Arabic:مِفْتَاح التَّشْفِير, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַפְתֵּחַ הַצְפָּנָה, ...
  10. Russian:ключ шифрования, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ключ шифру, ...
  12. Hindi:साइफ़र कुंजी, ...
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