root@forensics:~$ open_glossary_term
HASH VALUE
A hash value is a calculated digital fingerprint used to compare whether data has changed.
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Hash Value
A hash value is a calculated digital fingerprint used to compare whether data has changed.
Hashing supports verification, repeatability, and evidence integrity in forensic workflows.
Record hash values when imaging or transferring evidence through a forensic process.
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