Key component

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CYB-002322",
  "term": "Key component",
  "field": "Cybersecurity",
  "definition": "1. See Cryptographic key component.\n\n2. One of at least two parameters that have the same security properties (e.g., randomness) as a cryptographic key; parameters are combined using an approved cryptographic function to form a plaintext cryptographic key before use.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Cryptographic key component"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 4 [Superseded]; NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 3 [Superseded]",
    "NIST SP 800-57 Part 2 Rev.1",
    "NIST CSRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/cybersecurity/key-component/"
}