HMAC-based One-time Password Algorithm

Abstract: This document describes HMAC, a mechanism for message authentication using cryptographic hash functions. HMAC can be used with any iterative cryptographic hash function, e.g., MD5, SHA-1, in combination with a secret shared key. The cryptographic strength of HMAC depends on the properties of the underlying hash function.

Abstract: This standard describes a keyed-hash message authentication code (HMAC), a mechanism for message authentication using cryptographic hash functions. HMAC can be used with any iterative FIPS-approved cryptographic hash function, in combination with a shared secret key. The cryptographic strength of HMAC depends on the properties of the underlying hash function. The HMAC specification in this standard is a generalization of Internet RFC 2104, HMAC, Keyed-Hashing for Message Authentication, and ANSI X9.71, Keyed Hash Message Authentication Code.

Abstract: A remote password authentication scheme based on the Chinese remainder theorem is proposed. The scheme can verify the remote password without verification tables. In the initial phase, the password generation centre generates and assigns a password corresponding to each user. The ideas of smart cards and the identity-based signature scheme introduced by Shamir are employed in this phase. Each user possesses a smart card for later login and authentication. In the login phase, the user submits the identity and password associated with the smart card. In the authentication phase, the system verifies the remotely submitted password to check if the login request is accepted or rejected. A signature scheme and communication timestamps are provided in the authentication phase against the potential attacks of replaying a previously intercepted login request.

Abstract: This document describes a one-time password authentication system (OTP). The system provides authentication for system access (login) and other applications requiring authentication that is secure against passive attacks based on replaying captured reusable passwords. [STANDARDS-TRACK]