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Hashing

nounid 2711·updated May 12, 2026
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The process of using a mathematical algorithm against data to produce a numeric value that is representative of that data.

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Classifications

Entity Type

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Sensitivity

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Information Class

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Variants

plural
Hashings
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Hashing's
pluralpossessive
Hashings'

Framework definitions

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS) Cybersecurity Lexicon1 senseview framework →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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The process of using a mathematical algorithm against data to produce a numeric value that is representative of that data.
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
The process of using a mathematical algorithm against data to produce a numeric value that is representative of that data.
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