Checksum: A calculated value that is used to determine the integrity of data. This value is computed from the binary sequence of a digital file or message, creating a unique signature of sorts. When the data is transferred or retrieved, the checksum is recalculated and compared with the original. If the values match, the data is considered intact; if they don’t, it indicates that the data has been corrupted or tampered with during transmission or storage.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D2: Cloud Data Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D3: Security Architecture and Engineering | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D5: Cryptography
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