Glossary: MFA, Access Control and Passwords
HMAC (Hash-based Message Authentication Code)
Also written: HMAC
A way of mixing a secret with data, such as a counter or a time window, through a hash function. OTP codes are built with it.
Where the book teaches it
Related terms
HOTP (HMAC-based One-time Password)TOTP (Time-based One-time Password)shared secret