Definition(s)
Hashing
A process of applying a mathematical algorithm against a set of data to produce a numeric value (a ‘hash value’) that represents the data.
Extended Definition: Mapping a bit string of arbitrary length to a fixed length bit string to produce the hash value.
Adapted from: CNSSI 4009, FIPS 201-2.
Source: NICCS™ Portal Cybersecurity Lexicon, National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (https://niccs.us-cert.gov/glossary) as of 11 November 2015, Global Standards