The First Stage in Generating an RSA-PSS Signature of a Message

question 13

Essay

The first stage in generating an RSA-PSS signature of a message M is to generate from M a fixed-length message digest,called an ______________.

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Definitions:

Intercropping

An agricultural practice that involves growing two or more crops in proximity for purposes such as pest control, pollination, and to increase productivity.

Alfalfa

A leguminous plant with clover-like leaves and bluish flowers, widely grown as forage for cattle and as a nitrogen-fixing crop, enriching soil fertility.

Subsistence Agriculture

Farming practices aimed at self-sufficiency, producing enough food for the farmer's family, with little to no surplus for trade.