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Domain parameter

Definitions:

  Parameters used with cryptographic algorithms that are usually common to a domain of users. An ECDSA or EdDSA cryptographic key pair is associated with a specific set of domain parameters.
Sources:
FIPS 186-5 under Domain parameters

  The parameters used with a cryptographic algorithm that are common to a domain of users.
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NIST SP 800-175B Rev. 1 under Domain parameters

  Parameters used with a cryptographic algorithm that are usually common to a domain of users.
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NIST SP 800-89 under Domain parameters

  Parameters used in conjunction with some public-key algorithms to generate key pairs, to create digital signatures, or to establish keying material.
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NIST SP 800-57 Part 2 Rev.1 under Domain parameters

  A parameter used in conjunction with some public-key algorithms to generate key pairs or to perform cryptographic operations (e.g., to create digital signatures or to establish keying material).
Sources:
NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 5