key generator
An algorithm that uses mathematical rules to deterministically produce a pseudorandom sequence of cryptographic key values.
Senses
1 (I)
An algorithm that uses mathematical rules to deterministically produce a pseudorandom sequence of cryptographic key values.
References
- IETF RFC 4949 (Internet Security Glossary)Jan 06, 2026RFC 4949 — Internet Security Glossary (Version 2)https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc4949.txtRFC 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).
2 (I)
An encryption device that incorporates a key-generation mechanism and applies the key to plain text to produce cipher text
(e.g., by exclusive OR-ing (a) a bit-string representation of the key with (b) a bit-string representation of the plaintext).
References
- IETF RFC 4949 (Internet Security Glossary)Jan 06, 2026RFC 4949 — Internet Security Glossary (Version 2)https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc4949.txtRFC 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).