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Checksum

Summary

A checksum is a value used to verify the integrity of a dataset by detecting errors in data storage or transmission.

Detailed Description

A checksum is typically generated by applying a mathematical function to a set of data and producing a fixed-size string of digits. When data is sent over a network or stored, a checksum is created and sent along with the data. Upon receipt or retrieval, a new checksum is calculated from the data. If the two checksums match, the data is considered intact; if they differ, the data may have been corrupted or altered.

Category
Data Integrity
Synonyms
hash
hash sum
data fingerprint
error detector
error checking code

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Data Transmission Verification

Checksums are used to ensure the integrity of data transmitted over a network.

Industries:

Telecommunications
IT
Finance

Platforms:

Internet
Intranet
Wireless Communications
File Integrity Monitoring

Checksums are used in data backup solutions to verify that files have not been altered or corrupted.

Industries:

Data Management
Cybersecurity

Platforms:

Cloud Storage
Local Backup Systems
Data Transmission Verification

Checksums are used to ensure the integrity of data transmitted over a network.

Industries:

Telecommunications
IT
Finance
Healthcare

Platforms:

Internet
Intranet
Wireless Communications
Satellite Communication
File Integrity Monitoring

Checksums are used in data backup solutions to verify that files have not been altered or corrupted.

Industries:

Data Management
Cybersecurity
Legal

Platforms:

Cloud Storage
Local Backup Systems
Enterprise Storage Solutions
Software Distribution

Checksums ensure that software packages downloaded by users haven't been corrupted or tampered with.

Industries:

Software Development
E-commerce

Platforms:

Web Downloads
App Stores

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