Implementation Issues for Cryptography

National Institute of Standards and Technology

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ITL Bulletin

Implementation Issues for Cryptography

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Date Published: August 1996

Author(s)

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Abstract

NIST is aware of several implementation issues that can significantly affect the security of otherwise robust cryptographic systems. This bulletin describes the implementation vulnerabilities and recommends controls to mitigate overall system risk.

Keywords

cryptography; implementation; vulnerabilities

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Documentation

Publication:
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Supplemental Material:
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Document History:
08/01/96: ITL Bulletin (Final)

Topics

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cryptography, vulnerability management