Glossary: Cryptography and PKI
Key length
Also written: key size, insufficient key length
A key's size in bits. Each extra bit doubles the number of possible keys, which is why long keys defeat brute force.
Glossary: Cryptography and PKI
Also written: key size, insufficient key length
A key's size in bits. Each extra bit doubles the number of possible keys, which is why long keys defeat brute force.