Hashing

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

The process of using a mathematical algorithm against data to produce a numeric value that is representative of that data.

Framework senses

5 senses across 5 frameworks

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS) Cybersecurity Lexicon1 senseview framework →

§1 · extended_definition_available: A process of applying a mathematical algorithm against a set of data to produce a numeric value (a 'hash value') that represents the data.

ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary1 senseview framework →

§1: Using a hash function (algorithm) to create hash valued or checksums that validate message integrity

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →

§1: The process of using a mathematical algorithm against data to produce a numeric value that is representative of that data.

CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →

§1: The process of using a mathematical algorithm against data to produce a numeric value that is representative of that data.

NIST SP 800-721 senseview framework →

§1: The process of using a mathematical algorithm against data to produce a numeric value that is representative of that data.