CCMP stands for “Counter Mode with Cipher Block Chaining Message Authentication Code Protocol.” That’s quite a mouthful! Let’s break it down in simpler terms.
Imagine you have a secret box where you can put messages, lock them up, and send them to a friend. CCMP is like a special kind of lock for that box. It does two things:
- It keeps your messages secret: Just like you’d lock your diary so no one can read it, CCMP scrambles your message in a special way, so only someone with the right key can unscramble and read it.
- It ensures your message hasn’t been tampered with: Just like a seal on a jar, CCMP has a way to make sure no one has messed with your message while it was being sent.
CCMP is mostly used in wireless networks, especially Wi-Fi. When you hear that a Wi-Fi network is protected with WPA2 or WPA3 security, know that CCMP is one of the main tools they use to keep your connection safe and private.