Additional Authenticated Data

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

AAD

NIST SP 800-97

Definition(s):

Additional Authenticated Data
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-38D under AAD

The input data to the authenticated encryption function that is authenticated but not encrypted.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-38D

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