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data encryption key · SynAc
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data encryption key
A cryptographic key that is used to encipher application data. (Compare: key-encrypting key.)
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Jan 06, 2026
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A cryptographic key that is used to encipher application data. (Compare: key encrypting key.)
A cryptographic key that is used to encipher application data. (Compare: key-encrypting key.)
IETF RFC 4949 (Internet Security Glossary)
IETF RFC 4949 (Internet Security Glossary)
RFC 4949 — Internet Security Glossary (Version 2)
Accessed Jan 06, 2026
Quoted
https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc4949.txt
RFC 4949 is published by the IETF Trust and marked as "Distribution of this memo is unlimited". Verify IETF Trust copyright/licensing terms for reuse.
Source: IETF RFC 4949 (rfc-editor.org).
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IETF RFC 4949 (Internet Security Glossary)
Accessed Jan 06, 2026
Quoted
RFC 4949 — Internet Security Glossary (Version 2)
https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc4949.txt
RFC 4949 is published by the IETF Trust and marked as "Distribution of this memo is unlimited". Verify IETF Trust copyright/licensing terms for reuse.
Source: IETF RFC 4949 (rfc-editor.org).