Index for glossary K
Kerberos
A ticket-based, peer entity authentication system that uses passwords and symmetric cryptography to provide access control service in a client-server environment.
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Key Distribution System
A security facility for the purpose of generating and distributing key in electronic form.
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Key Escrow
An arrangement for storing cryptographic key under the custody of third parties so that the key can be available and used in special circumstances.
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Key Exchange
A mechanism that use cryptographic algorithm such as Diffie-Hellman algorithm to securely exchange key keys between two entities.
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Key Generation
A process of creating a sequence of symbols that would become a cryptographic key.
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Key Length
The number of symbols that compose of a cryptographic key. Usually it is stated in number of bits.
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Key Management
The process of storing, managing or distributing keys to authorised parties.
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Key Recovery
A process through which the value of a cryptographic key used for cryptographic operation can be obtained.
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Keylogger
Keylogger is a device or program that captures activities from an input device. Malicious people can make use of keyloggers to capture personal information being input into a computer system.
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