Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) · 1995 · 29 citations · 0 references
ComputingComputer ScienceComputer SecurityCryptographySecurity ProtocolsCryptographic AlgorithmsCryptographic HashingCryptographic ProtocolsDigital SignaturesHash FunctionsHash TablesCryptographic SignaturesDigital Signature SchemesDigital Signature StandardsHash-based Cryptography
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.