Unidad
electrónica autocontenida capaz de almacenar, al menos, una clave criptográfica
y transmitir esta, bajo petición, al equipo criptográfico. (ISO-8732). [Ribagorda:1997]
A self-contained unit that
is capable of storing at least one plaintext or encrypted cryptographic key or
a component of a key that can be transferred, upon request, into a
cryptographic module. [CNSSI_4009:2010]
a self-contained device that
is capable of storing at least one plaintext or encrypted cryptographic key or
key component that can be transferred, upon request, into a cryptographic
module. [ISO-19790:2006]
a self-contained unit that
is capable of storing at least one plaintext or encrypted cryptographic key or
key component that can be transferred, upon request, into a cryptographic
module. [FIPS-140-2:2001]