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Key Management System
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Abbreviations / Acronyms / Synonyms:
Definitions:
A system for the management of cryptographic keys and their metadata (e.g., generation, distribution, storage, backup, archive, recovery, use, revocation, and destruction). An automated key management system may be used to oversee, automate, and secure the key management process.
Sources:
NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 5 under Key management system
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