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SHA-256

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

Secure Hash Algorithm 256
Secure Hash Algorithm 256-bit

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 under Secure Hash Algorithm 256 from FIPS 180-4
NIST SP 1800-16C under Secure Hash Algorithm 256 from FIPS 180-4
NIST SP 1800-16D under Secure Hash Algorithm 256 from FIPS 180-4