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MODIFICATION DETECTION [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-06-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Encryption and Decryption
- IT Security
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- manipulation detection code
1, record 1, English, manipulation%20detection%20code
correct, noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MDC 2, record 1, English, MDC
correct, noun, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- modification detection code 3, record 1, English, modification%20detection%20%20code
correct, noun, standardized
- MDC 4, record 1, English, MDC
correct, noun, standardized
- MDC 4, record 1, English, MDC
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bit string that is a function of data to which it is attached to allow manipulation detection. 1, record 1, English, - manipulation%20detection%20code
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The resulting message (data plus MDC) may then be encrypted in order to achieve secrecy or data authentication. 1, record 1, English, - manipulation%20detection%20code
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The function used to generate the MDC must be public. 1, record 1, English, - manipulation%20detection%20code
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
manipulation detection code; modification detection code; MDC: designations and definition standardized by ISO in collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission. 5, record 1, English, - manipulation%20detection%20code
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chiffrage et déchiffrage
- Sécurité des TI
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- code de détection de modification
1, record 1, French, code%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20modification
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chaîne de bits qui est une fonction des données auxquelles elle est attachée afin de permettre la détection de modification. 1, record 1, French, - code%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20modification
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le message correspondant (données plus code de détection de modification) peut alors être chiffré pour garantir le secret de l'authentification des données. 1, record 1, French, - code%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20modification
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La fonction utilisée pour générer le code de détection de modification doit être publique. 1, record 1, French, - code%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20modification
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
code de détection de modification : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO en collaboration avec la Commission électrotechnique internationale. 2, record 1, French, - code%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20modification
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Criptografía y desciframiento
- Seguridad de IT
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- código de detección de modificación
1, record 1, Spanish, c%C3%B3digo%20de%20detecci%C3%B3n%20de%20modificaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En la criptografía, es un número o valor que interrelaciona todos los bits de una corriente de datos, de forma que una vez codificados, la modificación de cualquier bit en el flujo de datos resulta en un nuevo código de detección de modificación. 1, record 1, Spanish, - c%C3%B3digo%20de%20detecci%C3%B3n%20de%20modificaci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
- IT Security
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- voice modification detection software
1, record 2, English, voice%20modification%20detection%20software
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the vocal content of speech [can] be modified through voice masking programs by imposters looking to extract sensitive information and details. Therefore, governments need to be especially attentive on having the most up to date voice modification detection software or additional security checks ... to ensure that valuable personal information remains safe. 1, record 2, English, - voice%20modification%20detection%20software
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- logiciel de détection des modifications de la voix
1, record 2, French, logiciel%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20des%20modifications%20de%20la%20voix
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2006-03-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- manipulation detection code
1, record 3, English, manipulation%20detection%20code
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MDC 1, record 3, English, MDC
correct, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- modification detection code 1, record 3, English, modification%20detection%20%20code
correct, standardized
- MDC 1, record 3, English, MDC
correct, standardized
- MDC 1, record 3, English, MDC
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
bit string that is a function of data to which it is attached to allow manipulation detection 1, record 3, English, - manipulation%20detection%20code
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The resulting message (data plus MDC) may then be encrypted in order to achieve secrecy or data authentication. 1, record 3, English, - manipulation%20detection%20code
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The function used to generate the MDC must be public. 1, record 3, English, - manipulation%20detection%20code
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
manipulation detection code; modification detection code; MDC: terms, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-8:1998]. 2, record 3, English, - manipulation%20detection%20code
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- code de détection de modification
1, record 3, French, code%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20modification
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
chaîne de bits qui est une fonction des données auxquelles elle est attachée afin de permettre la détection de modification 1, record 3, French, - code%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20modification
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le message correspondant (données plus code de détection de modification) peut alors être chiffré pour garantir le secret de l'authentification des données. 1, record 3, French, - code%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20modification
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La fonction utilisée pour générer le code de détection de modification doit être publique. 1, record 3, French, - code%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20modification
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
code de détection de modification : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-8:1998]. 2, record 3, French, - code%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20modification
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2006-03-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- manipulation detection
1, record 4, English, manipulation%20detection
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- modification detection 1, record 4, English, modification%20detection
correct, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
procedure that is used to detect whether data have been modified, either accidentally or intentionally 1, record 4, English, - manipulation%20detection
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
manipulation detection; modification detection: terms and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-8:1998]. 2, record 4, English, - manipulation%20detection
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- détection de modification
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9tection%20de%20modification
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
procédure utilisée pour détecter les modifications, accidentelles ou intentionnelles, de données 1, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9tection%20de%20modification
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
détection de modification : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-8:1998]. 2, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9tection%20de%20modification
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-01-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- manipulation detection
1, record 5, English, manipulation%20detection
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- modification detection 1, record 5, English, modification%20detection
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A procedure that issued to detect whether data have been modified, either accidentally or intentionally. 1, record 5, English, - manipulation%20detection
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- détection de modification
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9tection%20de%20modification
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- détection de manipulation 2, record 5, French, d%C3%A9tection%20de%20manipulation
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédure utilisée pour détecter les modifications, accidentelles ou intentionnelles, de données. 1, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9tection%20de%20modification
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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