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Ascon

In August 2025, NIST standardized a cipher small enough to run on a battery-powered sensor and simple enough to fit its whole state in five CPU registers. Learn how Ascon's sponge-based permutation delivers real authenticated encryption at a fraction of AES-GCM's footprint.

August 5, 2026

A visual representation of the SHA-2 hashing algorithm.

Hash Functions Beginner

Understanding the SHA-2 Algorithm Family

The SHA-2 family of cryptographic hash functions is the gold standard for digital security today.

July 18, 2025

A visual representation of the SHA-3 hashing algorithm.

Hash Functions Beginner

Understanding SHA-3 (Keccak): The Latest NIST Standard in Cryptographic Hashing

SHA-3, also known as **Keccak** (pronounced 'ketchak'), is the newest member of the Secure Hash Algorithm family standardized by NIST.

July 18, 2025