"Kerckhoffs's principle" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Named after Auguste Kerckhoffs. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Kerckhoffs's principle
  1. (cryptography) The idea that a cryptosystem should be designed to be secure even if everything about the system, except the secret key, is public knowledge. Wikipedia link: Auguste Kerckhoffs, Kerckhoffs's principle Categories (topical): Cryptography

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