Secure Hash Standard

Abstract

This standard specifies a Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA-1) which can be used to generate a condensed representation of a message called a message digest. The SHA-1 is required for use with the Digital Signature Algorithm (DSA) as specified in the Digital Signature Standard (DSS) and whenever a secure hash algorithm is required for federal applications. The SHA-1 is used by both the transmitter and intended receiver of a message in computing and verifying a digital signature.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 17, 1995
Accession Number
ADA406543

Entities

People

  • James H. Burrows

Organizations

  • United States Department of Commerce

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Algorithms
  • Authentication
  • Classification
  • Commerce
  • Computations
  • Computers
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Electronic Mail
  • Governments
  • Information Processing
  • National Governments
  • Procurement
  • Security
  • Standards
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Computer Vision.
  • Materials Science.
  • Radio communications and signal processing.

Technology Areas

  • Cyber
  • Cyber - Cryptography