Like the MAC, a __________ Accepts a Variable Size Message

question 12

Short Answer

Like the MAC, a __________ accepts a variable size message M as input and produces a fixed size message digest H(M) as output.Unlike the MAC, it does not take a secret key as input.

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Definitions:

Wild Card

In computing, a symbol used to substitute for any other character or characters in a string.

Third-Party Verification

An independent assessment performed by an external entity to verify the claims made by a party, often used in transactions or compliance checks.

Debit Card

A purchasing card that immediately takes money out of an individual's bank account to settle a transaction.

Physical Store Locations

Brick-and-mortar sites where businesses sell their products or offer services directly to customers in person.