Infosec glossary entry

CCMP

CCMP:
Counter mode with Cipher block chaining Message authentication code Protocol

Counter Mode with Cipher Block Chaining Message Authentication Code Protocol (CCMP) is a security protocol used in wireless networks, particularly in Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2). CCMP provides data confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity by employing advanced encryption techniques.

:de: CCMP oder auch Counter-Mode/CBC-MAC Protocol ist gemäß IEEE 802.11i ein Sicherheitsstandard, der eine Kombination von verschiedenen kryptographischen Algorithmen verwendet. Die vollständige Bezeichnung lautet Counter Mode with Cipher Block Chaining Message Authentication Code Protocol. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/CCMP

By jean-christoph

January 22, 2022

cryptography, Network+
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