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Figure 5-4 on page 5-9 shows the key-type, key subtype, and key-usage keywords
that can be combined in the Control_Vector_Generate verb and the
Key_Token_Build verb to build a control vector. The left column lists the key types,
the middle column lists the subtype keywords, and the right column lists the
key-usage keywords that further define a control vector. Figure 5-5 on page 5-10
describes the control-vector-usage keywords.
For information about the control vector bits, see Appendix C, “CCA Control-Vector
Definitions and Key Encryption.”
Figure 5-3 (Page 1 of 2). Key Types and Verb Usage
Key Type Usable with Verbs
Cipher Class (Data Operation Keys)
These keys are used to cipher text. In operational form and in external form, these keys
are associated with a control vector.
CIPHER Encipher, Decipher
ENCIPHER Encipher
DECIPHER Decipher
MAC Class (Data Operation Keys)
These keys are used to generate and verify a message-authentication code (MAC). In
operational form and in external form, these keys are associated with a control vector.
MAC MAC_Generate, MAC_Verify
MACVER MAC_Verify
DATA Class (Data Operation Keys)
These keys are used to cipher text and to produce and verify message-authentication
codes. In operational form, these keys are always associated with a control vector. In
external form, the DATA key-type keys are not usually associated with a control vector.
DATA Encipher, Decipher, MAC_Generate, MAC_Verify
DATAC Encipher, Decipher
DATAM MAC_Generate, MAC_Verify
DATAMV MAC_Verify
Secure Messaging Class (Data Operation Keys)
These keys are used to encrypt keys or PINs. They are double-length keys. In
operational form and in external form, these keys are associated with a control vector.
SECMSG Diversified_Key_Generate
Note: This key-type is added in release 2.30 in
anticipation of additional verbs that employ the key
type in a future release.
Key-Encrypting-Key Class
These keys are used to cipher other keys. They are double-length keys. In operational
form and in external form, these keys are associated with a control vector.
EXPORTER Data_Key_Export, Key_Export, Key_Generate,
Key_Translate, Control_Vector_Translate
IMPORTER Data_Key_Import, Key_Import, Key_Generate,
Key_Translate, Control_Vector_Translate,
Secure_Key_Import
Chapter 5. DES Key-Management 5-7