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Hash-based Message Authentication Code

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

A message authentication code that uses a cryptographic key in conjunction with a hash function.

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NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 22 sensesview framework →
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A message authentication code that uses a cryptographic key in conjunction with a hash function.
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A message authentication code that utilizes a keyed hash.
CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →
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A message authentication code that uses a cryptographic key in conjunction with a hash function.
FIPS PUB 140-21 senseview framework →
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A message authentication code that utilizes a keyed hash.
FIPS PUB 2011 senseview framework →
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A message authentication code that uses a cryptographic key in conjunction with a hash function.