secret key
The symmetric key used in secret-key cryptography. It is a secret shared between communicating parties, but is not truly private. See secret-key cryptography, private key and public-key cryptography.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Technology
- Category: Information technology
- Company: Gartner
0
Other terms in this blossary
Creator
- consultant
- 100% positive feedback
(New York - NY, United States)