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= Definitions = | = Definitions = | ||
== Bits of security == | == Bits of security == | ||
Security Bits estimate the computational steps or operations (not machine instructions) required to solve a cryptographic problem (i.e. crack the key/hash). | |||
For a more detailed definition, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_size and http://www.cryptopp.com/wiki/Security_Level#Security_Bits. | |||