Ascon (cipher)
| General | |
|---|---|
| Designers | C. Dobraunig, M. Eichlseder, F. Mendel, M. Schläffer |
| First published | 2014 |
| Cipher detail | |
| Key sizes | up to 128, 128 bits are recommended |
| Block sizes | up to 128 bits, 128 and 64 bits are recommended |
| Structure | sponge construction |
| Rounds | 6–8 rounds per input word recommended |
Ascon is a family of lightweight authenticated ciphers that had been selected by US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for future standardization of the lightweight cryptography.