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AE

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

Authenticated Encryption

NISTIR 8454

Definition(s):

The function of GCM in which the plaintext is encrypted into the ciphertext, and an authentication tag is generated on the AAD and the ciphertext.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-38D under Authenticated Encryption

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