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Projects Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program

Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program CAVP

CAVP Testing: Keyed-Hash Message Authentication Code (HMAC)

Algorithm Specifications

Algorithm information is available from the Cryptographic Toolkit page.

Algorithm Validation Testing Requirements

The algorithm validation testing requirements for FIPS 198-1 are specified in:

The Keyed-Hash Message Authentication Code (HMAC) Validation System (HMACVS).

Testing Notes

Test Vectors

Use of these test vectors does not replace validation obtained through the CAVP.

The test vectors linked below can be used to informally verify the correctness of a HMAC algorithm listed above.

HMAC Test Vectors

Contacts

Chris Celi - Program Manager
christopher.celi@nist.gov

Ms. Janet Jing
janet.jing@nist.gov
301-975-4293

Topics

Security and Privacy: assurance, cryptography, testing & validation

Created October 05, 2016, Updated February 24, 2022