NIST selects Ascon for lightweight cryptography

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has moved to standardize the Ascon suite of authenticated encryption and hashing algorithms for lightweight cryptography applications, including Internet of Things systems, implanted medical devices, road stress indicators, and vehicle keyless entry fobs, according to The Hacker News.

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