About Ascon MAC
Ascon-Mac produces a 128-bit (16-byte) message authentication code as part of the Ascon family standardised by NIST in SP 800-232. It provides authentication for messages using a secret key, ensuring both data integrity and authenticity. Ascon is designed for lightweight cryptography on constrained devices such as IoT sensors and embedded systems.
Input: binary bytes (text input uses UTF-8; a file retains its original bytes). Output: text.
Format reference: Ascon MAC background and specification
Example
Use “Try example” to load this public sample and its settings, then run it.
Settings used in this example
| Parameter | Example value | Input and choices |
|---|---|---|
| Key | {"option":"Hex","string":"000102030405060708090a0b0c0d0e0f"} | Key/text encoding: Hex, UTF8, Latin1, Base64 |
Sample keys and passwords are public. Never use them to protect real data.
Result
e5be5b6dfb7b0e3eae00a070791947a8
Parameters
| Parameter | Default value | Input and choices |
|---|---|---|
| Key | {"option":"Hex","string":""} | Key/text encoding: Hex, UTF8, Latin1, Base64 |
Before interpreting the result
Use a checksum to compare exact bytes against a trusted digest. Choose a password hashing function for passwords and a MAC for keyed authentication. MD5 and SHA-1 are unsuitable for new security-sensitive designs.
How to use this page
- Paste your input or open a local file.
- Adjust tool options if needed, then choose Run tool.
- Copy the result or download the original output bytes.
Inputs and results are not added to the public catalogue or saved in the URL. Processing happens in your browser; HTTP Request and DNS over HTTPS send the requests you explicitly run. Files up to 128 MiB can be opened; decompression and image tools may have smaller processing limits. Large results have a shortened preview. Text and HTML downloads use UTF-8; binary downloads preserve output bytes. Pasted text follows browser newline handling; open a file when exact input bytes matter.