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Record 1 2012-10-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • IT Security
  • Codes (Software)
DEF

A specific bit pattern which is computed and appended to the text at some point in time when the data is known to be correct. The ability to re-verify this bit pattern, at some later time, provides the authentication of the continued quality of the data.

OBS

authentication code: term and definition officially approved by the Government EDP (Electronic Data Processing) Standards Committee (GESC).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des TI
  • Codes (Logiciels)
DEF

Configuration spécifique de bits qui est ajoutée au texte lorsque le contenu de celui-ci est jugé correct. La possibilité de revérification ultérieure de cette configuration permet l'authentification de la qualité constante des données.

OBS

code d'authentification : terme uniformisé par le Comité des normes gouvernementales en informatique (CNGI).

Spanish

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