A cryptographic key is called static if it is intended for use for a relatively long period of time and is typically intended for use in many instances of a cryptographic key establishment scheme. Contrast with an ephemeral key.
See also
edit- Cryptographic key types
- Recommendation for Key Management — Part 1: general, [1]
- NIST Cryptographic Toolkit
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