Secure Hash Algorithm 256

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CYB-003760",
  "term": "Secure Hash Algorithm 256",
  "field": "Cybersecurity",
  "definition": "1. 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.\n\n2. The SHA-256 hash for the resource.",
  "abbreviation": "SHA256",
  "synonyms": [
    "SHA-256"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NIST SP 1800-16B from FIPS 180-4; NIST SP 1800-16C from FIPS 180-4; NIST SP 1800-16D from FIPS 180-4",
    "NIST SP 800-70 Rev. 3 [Superseded]",
    "NIST CSRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/cybersecurity/secure-hash-algorithm-256/"
}