Term:Key Recovery

CNSSI 4009

Key Recovery - Mechanisms and processes that allow authorized parties to retrieve the cryptographic key used for data confidentiality.

DoDI 8520.02

Key Recovery - The capability for authorized entities to retrieve keying material from a key backup or archive. E2.1.16.

NIST SP 800-57P1

Key Recovery - A function in the lifecycle of keying material; mechanisms and processes that allow authorized entities to retrieve keying material from key backup or archive.

NIST SP 800-57P2

Key Recovery - A stage in the lifecycle of keying material; mechanisms and processes that allow authorized entities to retrieve keying material from key backup or archive.