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Additional input

Information known by two parties that is cryptographically bound to the secret keying material being protected using the encryption operation.

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Information known by two parties that is cryptographically bound to the secret keying material being protected using the encryption operation.

References
  • NIST CSRC GlossaryJan 05, 2026
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