Meaning Key length
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Key length


The size of the encryption key measured in bits
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The number of binary digits, or bits, in an encryption algorithm��s key. Key length is sometimes used to measure the relative strength of the encryption algorithm (i.e., the longer the key length, the [..]
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Key length


The number of bits representing the key size; the longer the key, the stronger it is.
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In encryption technology, the bit length of a cryptographic key indicates the size of the so-called key space. The key space of an encryption algorithm with key length n consists of 2n cryptographic k [..]
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Key length is equal to the number of bits in an encryption algorithm’s key. A short key length means poor security. However, a long key length does not necessarily mean good security. The key length [..]
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Key length


The number of binary digits, or bits, in an encryption algorithm key. Key length is sometimes used to measure the relative strength of the encryption algorithm.
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