cryptographic key

US: /ˌkrɪptəˈɡræfɪk ˈkiː/

Definition

Definition of cryptographic key - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

data value used with algorithms to protect or unlock coded information

TECH.

Without the cryptographic key, attackers could not read the intercepted messages.
Each user receives a unique cryptographic key to access the secure database.
The backup drive is encrypted with a strong cryptographic key for added security.

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Expressions with cryptographic

cryptographic system

structured set of methods using codes and keys to protect information

The company upgraded its cryptographic system to defend against new cyber threats.

Expressions with key

key into

enter information using a keyboard

He keyed into the computer all the data from the survey.

key to

prep.

important for solving a problem

Innovation is key to solving climate change.

key up

make someone excited or nervous

The loud music keyed up the crowd before the show..

church key

tool for opening cans and bottles

He used a church key to open the soda can.

key to success

essential factor for achieving success

Determination is often seen as the key to success.

lock and key

device used to secure something

The treasure chest was secured with a lock and key.

out of key

adj.

not in harmony with the musical key

The singer was out of key during the performance.

hold the key

be essential for achieving something

His support holds the key to our success.

key for success

crucial element enabling achievement

Education is a key for success in life.

key in hand

adj.

ready for immediate use or operation

The apartment is key in hand for the new tenants.

Terms with cryptographic key included in their meaning

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acr.

acr: Key Length

number of bits in a cryptographic key

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French:clé cryptographique, ...
German:kryptografischer Schlüssel, ...
Italian:chiave crittografica, ...
Spanish:clave criptográfica, ...
Portuguese:chave criptográfica, ...
Chinese:加密密钥, ...
Japanese:暗号鍵, ...
Arabic:مِفْتَاح تَعْمِيَة, ...
Hebrew:מַפְתֵּחַ קְרִיפְּטוֹגְרָפִי, ...
Russian:криптографический ключ, ...
Ukrainian:криптографічний ключ, ...
Hindi:क्रिप्टोग्राफिक कुंजी, ...
Bengali:ক্রিপ্টোগ্রাফিক কী, ...
Catalan:clau criptogràfica, ...
Czech:kryptografický klíč, ...
Danish:kryptografisk nøgle, ...
Dutch:cryptografische sleutel, ...
Greek:κρυπτογραφικό κλειδί, ...
Hungarian:kriptográfiai kulcs, ...
Khmer:សោគ្រីប, ...
Korean:암호 키, ...
Persian:کلید رمزنگاری, ...
Polish:klucz kryptograficzny, ...
Portuguese (BR):chave criptográfica, ...
Romanian:cheie criptografică, ...
Swedish:kryptografisk nyckel, ...
Thai:กุญแจเข้ารหัส, ...
Turkish:kriptografik anahtar, ...
Vietnamese:khóa mật mã, ...

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