Cyclic Redundancy Check (crc)

Primary definition

A type of checksum algorithm that is not a cryptographic hash but is used to implement data integrity service where accidental changes to data are expected. Source: IETF RFC 4949 Ver 2

Also known asCRC · cyclic redundancy check code · cyclic redundancy code
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A type of checksum algorithm that is not a cryptographic hash but is used to implement data integrity service where accidental changes to data are expected. Source: IETF RFC 4949 Ver 2

Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015 · 2024

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Cyclic Redundancy Check (crc). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/cyclic-redundancy-check-crc

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