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Message Authentication Codes
Message Authentication Codes
(MACs) are
cryptographic tools
used to verify the authenticity and
integrity of a message
, ensuring it has not been altered by
unauthorized parties
. They rely on a
secret key
shared between the sender and receiver, generating a
unique code
for each message that can be validated by the recipient to confirm the
message's legitimacy
.
Relevant Degrees
Cybersecurity 88%
Applied Computing Techniques 13%
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