FAQ: Understanding and Verifying File Hash Information in Saner CVEM

Modified on Fri, 1 Aug at 12:53 AM

FAQ: What is File Hash Information?

A file hash is a unique alphanumeric string generated by applying a cryptographic algorithm (such as SHA-256) to a file's contents. Even a small change in the file will produce a completely different hash value.
Think of it as a digital fingerprint and no two distinct files will have the same hash.

FAQ: Why is File Hash Information Important?

File hashes are essential for several key reasons:

File Integrity Verification
Ensures the file hasn't been altered, tampered with, or corrupted during transfer or download.
Security and Threat Detection
Helps detect malicious files by comparing hashes with known threat intelligence databases.
Unique File Identification
Identifies files independently of their name or location.
Digital Forensics and Auditing
Validates that files used in investigations remain unmodified.
Duplicate Detection
Identifies identical files across systems—even if their filenames differ.

FAQ: How Can I Verify Installer Hash Information in Saner CVEM?

Saner CVEM allows you to easily verify the SHA-256 hash of each deployment installer through the console.

Follow these steps:

Log in to the Saner CVEM console.
Navigate to the Control Panel.
Select your Organization Name, then click on CVEM.
Go to the Deployment section and choose Distributions.
Click the “Verify your download” link next to the installer you wish to verify.
A pop-up window will display the SHA-256 hash value of the selected installer.
To view hashes for other platforms (Windows, Linux, macOS), use the dropdown or tabs in the pop-up window.

If you have any further questions or need assistance verifying hash values, please feel free to contact SecPod Support.