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Cryptography Guide

Understanding HMAC Authentication

HMAC (Hash-based Message Authentication Code) is a specific type of message authentication code involving a cryptographic hash function and a secret cryptographic key. It provides both data integrity and authentication, ensuring that a message has not been changed and verifying the identity of the sender.

HMAC Key Features:

Data Integrity: Detects any changes to the original message
Authentication: Verifies the sender has the correct secret key
Non-repudiation: Sender cannot deny sending the authenticated message
Standardized: Defined in RFC 2104 and widely implemented
Algorithm Agnostic: Works with any cryptographic hash function

Common Applications:

API Authentication: Secure REST API requests and responses
Digital Signatures: Create tamper-evident message signatures
Data Transmission: Ensure integrity of transmitted data
File Verification: Validate file authenticity and integrity
Session Management: Secure web application sessions
Blockchain: Verify transaction authenticity

Security Best Practice: Use a strong, randomly generated secret key and ensure it's kept confidential. The security of HMAC depends entirely on the secrecy of the key.

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Understanding HMAC Authentication

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Understanding HMAC Authentication

HMAC Key Features:

Common Applications:

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