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Kerckhoffs's principle

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The idea that a cryptosystem should be designed to be secure even if everything about the system, except the secret key, is public knowledge.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Kerckring kere Kerebe kerectomy Keredhdhoo Keredhirehaa

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