Tag

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CYB-004240",
  "term": "Tag",
  "field": "Cybersecurity",
  "definition": "1. A cryptographic checksum on data that is designed to reveal both accidental errors and the intentional modification of the data.\n\n2. A cryptographic checksum on data that is designed to reveal both accidental errors and the intentional modification of the data whose computation and verification require knowledge of a secret key.\n\n3. An electronic device that communicates with RFID readers. A tag can function as a beacon or it can be used to convey information such as an identifier.\n\n4. See Tag",
  "abbreviation": "TEMPEST Advisory Group",
  "synonyms": [
    "authentication tag",
    "TEMPEST Advisory Group",
    "Transponder"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NIST IR 8459",
    "NIST SP 800-232",
    "NIST SP 800-98",
    "NIST CSRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/cybersecurity/tag/"
}