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PUBLICATIONS

Secure Hash Standard (SHS)

Published

Author(s)

Elaine B. Barker

Abstract

[Superseded by FIPS 180-1 (April 17, 1995): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=917977] This standard specifies a Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA)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.
Citation
Federal Inf. Process. Stds. (NIST FIPS) - 180
Report Number
180
NIST Pub Series
Federal Inf. Process. Stds. (NIST FIPS)
Pub Type
NIST Pubs
Superceded By Publication
Secure Hash Standard (SHS)

Keywords

computer security, digital signatures, Federal Information Processing Standard, hash algorithm
Cybersecurity

Citation

Barker, E. (1993), Secure Hash Standard (SHS), Federal Inf. Process. Stds. (NIST FIPS), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD (Accessed April 24, 2024)

Created May 11, 1993, Updated February 19, 2017