zeroization

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act or process of zeroizing.
  2. The erasure of sensitive parameters from a cryptographic module to prevent their disclosure if the equipment is captured.

Pronunciation

/ˈziɹoʊ.aɪˌzeɪ.ʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-zeroization.wav

Word forms

zeroization zeroisation

Etymology

From zero + -ization.

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