Hashing is a process of applying a mathematical algorithm against a set of data to produce a numeric value (a ‘hash value’) that represents the data. This process is similar to the encryption process, you send in data that is hashed into a hash value that is an unreadable result.
Related Term: Hash Value
Additional Reading: How to Hash Passwords Securely
Source: CNSSI 4009, FIPS 201-2
