AEAD (Authenticated Encryption with Associated Data)

AEAD provides confidentiality and integrity for a message and authenticates optional associated data that is not encrypted.

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Last updated: 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z

Evidence

RFC RFC 5116 Normative evidence
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More context

AEAD binds associated data to the ciphertext so tampering is detectable. Common constructions include GCM and CCM.