key reference

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CYB-002357",
  "term": "key reference",
  "field": "Cybersecurity",
  "definition": "1. A 1-byte identifier that specifies a cryptographic key according to its PIV Key Type. The identifier is part of the cryptographic material used in a cryptographic protocol, such as an authentication or a signing protocol.\n\n2. A 1-byte identifier that specifies a cryptographic key according to its PIV Key Type. The identifier is part of cryptographic material used in a cryptographic protocol, such as an authentication or a signing protocol.",
  "references": [
    "NIST SP 800-73pt1-5; NIST SP 800-73pt2-5",
    "NIST SP 800-73pt3-5",
    "NIST CSRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/cybersecurity/key-reference/"
}