Encrypt or Decrypt to Make a Single Key Beyond Birthday Secure Nonce Based MAC

Explore a cryptographic presentation from Crypto 2018 that delves into the development of a single-key beyond birthday secure nonce-based MAC using encryption or decryption techniques. Learn about the innovative approach proposed by researchers Nilanjan Datta, Avijit Dutta, Mridul Nandi, and Kan Yasuda in their paper, which aims to enhance the security of message authentication codes. Gain insights into the theoretical foundations and practical implications of this cryptographic construction, which pushes the boundaries of traditional birthday bound limitations in MAC designs.