Secure Hash Standard (SHS)

National Institute of Standards and Technology

doi:https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.FIPS.180

FIPS 180

Withdrawn on April 17, 1995. Superseded by FIPS 180-1

Secure Hash Standard (SHS)

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Date Published: May 11, 1993

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National Institute of Standards and Technology

Abstract

This standard specifies a Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA) which can be used to generate a condensed representation of a message called a message digest. The SHA 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 is used by both the transmitter and intended receiver of a message in computing and verifying a digital signature.

Keywords

computer security; digital signatures; Federal Information Processing Standard; hash algorithm

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FIPS 180 (DOI)
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Document History:
05/11/93: FIPS 180

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Security and Privacy
secure hashing