This document describes the structure, operation, and functions of Intel® Integrated Performance Primitives (Intel® IPP) Cryptography. The document provides a background for cryptography concepts used in the Intel IPP Cryptography software as well as detailed description of the respective Intel IPP Cryptography functions. The Intel IPP Cryptography functions are combined in groups by their functionality. Each group of functions is described in a separate

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For more information about cryptographic concepts and algorithms, refer to the books and materials listed in the Bibliography.