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key center
(I) A centralized key distribution process (used in symmetric
cryptography), usually a separate computer system, that uses key-
encrypting keys (master keys) to encrypt and distribute session
keys needed in a community of users.
(C) An ANSI standard [A9017] defines two types of key center: key
distribution center and key translation center.