Enterprise-Wide Security Architecture and Solutions Presentation Guide

6.3 Keys Within Cryptography

Figure 74. Keys Within Cryptography

Key Points

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Keys

are the anchor point for cryptographic algorithms.

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Cryptography is used for secure data and key exchange between two parties.

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The key hierarchy defines three levels of cryptographic keys.

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Effective key management is essential to successful cryptography.

Presentation Script

Effective key management is essential to successful cryptography. Since the

algorithm is usually public knowledge, the security of the data depends on the

security of the key used to protect the data. Protected data may be obtained by

an adversary, but without access to the cryptographic key, the data ...