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Cryptographic Agility

Definition

Cryptographic agility denotes a system’s capacity to adapt its cryptographic components efficiently. This flexibility allows systems to switch between different cryptographic methods to maintain security against evolving threats or to comply with new regulatory mandates. It is a crucial design principle for long-lived systems that must remain secure over extended periods, accommodating advancements in cryptanalysis or the emergence of quantum computing. Such adaptability ensures continued data protection and system integrity.