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·         Algoritmo

·         Algoritmo público

·         Algoritmo secreto

·         Algoritmo de cifra

·         Algoritmo irreversible

Función matemática que lleva a cabo un cierto cálculo criptográfico.

A well-defined computational procedure that takes variable inputs, including a cryptographic key, and produces an output. [CNSSI_4009:2010]

(I) An algorithm that uses the science of cryptography, including (a) encryption algorithms, (b) cryptographic hash algorithms, (c) digital signature algorithms, and (d) key-agreement algorithms. [RFC4949:2007]

A well-defined computational procedure that takes variable inputs including a cryptographic key and produces an output. [NIST-SP800-57:2007]

Mathematical function that computes a result from one or several input values. [H.235:2005]