Authentication code

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CYB-000326",
  "term": "Authentication code",
  "field": "Cybersecurity",
  "definition": "1. A keyed cryptographic checksum based on an approved security function (also known as a Message Authentication Code).\n\n2. A cryptographic checksum based on an approved security function (also known as a Message Authentication Code).\n\n3. A keyed cryptographic checksum based on an approved security function; also known as a Message Authentication Code.",
  "references": [
    "NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 4 [Superseded]",
    "NIST SP 800-57 Part 2 [Superseded]; NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 3 [Superseded]",
    "NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 5",
    "NIST CSRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/cybersecurity/authentication-code/"
}