Message Authentication Code (MAC): A short string of characters used to verify the integrity and authenticity of a message. It is generated by applying a cryptographic hash function to the message along with a secret key shared by the sender and receiver, ensuring the message’s integrity and authenticity during transmission.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D2: Cloud Data Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D3: Security Architecture and Engineering | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D5: Cryptography
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