RFC 2104: A Request for Comments (RFC) that specifies the HMAC (Hash-based Message Authentication Code) construction for creating a message authentication code derived from a cryptographic hash function and a secret key. HMAC is widely used for data integrity and authentication, ensuring that messages are not altered or tampered with in transit.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D6: Legal - Risk and Compliance | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D1: Security and Risk Management | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D5: Cryptography
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