Hashing & Checksums
Ascon MAC Digest Calculator
Calculate or verify a digest with Ascon MAC. Enter the data, choose the digest options, then copy the calculated value.
This tool runs open-source code from CyberChef by GCHQ (Apache License 2.0). See open-source credits.
Ascon MAC Digest Calculator uses Ascon-MAC for the supplied input. The operation returns a keyed authentication code for the supplied message and settings. The digest or checksum format is specific to Ascon MAC Digest Calculator.
The operation returns a keyed authentication code for the supplied message and settings. The digest or checksum format is specific to Ascon MAC Digest Calculator. This result runs in the browser for this catalog category. Processing runs in the browser.
A keyed MAC detects changes for parties sharing a secret; it does not provide confidentiality or non-repudiation.
Instructions
- Provide text or data for this tool.
- Use public test data only. This applies to Ascon MAC Digest Calculator.
- Keep the key identical when reproducing a fixture. This applies to Ascon MAC Digest Calculator.
- Compare the complete output using the same byte and text encoding. This applies to Ascon MAC Digest Calculator.
Example
Input: Message "Test message" with public key bytes "00112233445566778899aabbccddeeff". Algorithm operation: Ascon MAC Digest Calculator.
Settings: Ascon MAC Digest Calculator: Enter the message as the configured byte input. Enter a key in the selected encoding. Select the documented hash, block cipher, or output encoding option.
Result: The operation returns a keyed authentication code for the supplied message and settings. The digest or checksum format is specific to Ascon MAC Digest Calculator.
Limits
- Ascon MAC Digest Calculator: A MAC requires the verifier to possess the same secret key.
- Ascon MAC Digest Calculator: A MAC does not encrypt the message.
- Ascon MAC Digest Calculator: A valid MAC does not prove which authorized key holder created it.