SP 800-57. Recommendation for Key Management, Part 1: General (revised)

Elaine B. Barker, William C. Barker, William E. Burr, William T. Polk, Miles E. Smid

2007 · 136 citations · 0 references

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Abstract

This Recommendation provides cryptographic key management guidance. It consists of three parts. Part 1 provides general guidance and best practices for the management of cryptographic keying material. Part 2 provides guidance on policy and security planning requirements for U.S. government agencies. Finally, Part 3 provides guidance when using the cryptographic features of current systems.