Python support for AES-NI

Question

Is there a way to make use of AES-NI in Python? I do want to make HMAC faster by making use of my hardware support for AES-NI. Thanks.

Answer 1

HMAC is using a secure cryptographic hash, not a symmetric cipher. You can make a "normal" MAC such as AES-CMAC perform better, but not a HMAC.