Secure Hash Algorithm 256

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

SHA256

NISTIR 8320A

SHA-256

NIST SP 1800-16B

Definition(s):

A hash algorithm that can be used to generate digests of messages. The digests are used to detect whether messages have been changed since the digests were generated.
Source(s):
NIST SP 1800-16B from FIPS 180-4
NIST SP 1800-16C from FIPS 180-4
NIST SP 1800-16D from FIPS 180-4

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