| Author(s): |
Quynh H. Dang; |
| Title: |
The Keyed-Hash Message Authentication Code (HMAC) |
| Published: |
July 16, 2008 |
| Abstract: |
This Standard describes a keyed-hash message authentication code (HMAC), a mechanism for message authentication using cryptographic hash functions. HMAC can be used with any iterative Approved cryptographic hash function, in combination with a shared secret key. |
| Citation: |
NIST FIPS - 198-1 |
| Keywords: |
computer security; cryptography; HMAC; MAC; message authentication; Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) |
| Research Areas: |
Information Technology |
| PDF version: |
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