Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA): A group of cryptographic hash functions designed to ensure data integrity. By producing a fixed-size hash value from variable input data, SHA helps verify unchanged data transfer, confirm file authenticity, and securely store passwords.
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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