Security

AES Encryption

Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) with 128-bit keys used in modern NFC chips (NTAG 424 DNA, DESFire EV3, ICODE DNA) for strong cryptographic security. Provides mutual authentication and encrypted data exchange.

Also known as: AES AES-128 AES encryption

Related Terms

DES / 3DES (Triple DES) Crypto-1 Mutual Authentication SDM (Secure Dynamic Messaging) Authentication

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The NFC glossary is a comprehensive reference of technical terms, acronyms, and concepts used in Near Field Communication technology. It is designed for developers, product managers, and engineers who work with NFC and need clear definitions of terms like NDEF, APDU, anti-collision, and ISO 14443.

Each glossary term is cross-referenced with related NFC chips, standards, and other terms. For example, the term 'AES-128' links to chips that support AES encryption (NTAG 424 DNA, DESFire EV2/EV3), and the term 'ISO 14443' links to all chips compliant with that standard.

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