What is a session key lifetime?

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What is a session key lifetime?

A session key lifetime refers to the duration for which a session key is valid and can be used for secure communication between two parties. It starts when the session key is generated and ends when it is either expired or revoked. The length of the session key lifetime depends on the specific cryptographic protocol or system being used and can vary from a few minutes to several hours or even longer.