Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ɪkv] (IPA) 
ICV is a three-letter acronym that can be pronounced as "eye-see-vee." The phonetic transcriptions for each letter are as follows: "eye" (aɪ), "see" (si), and "vee" (vi). It is important to note that in certain contexts, ICV may also be pronounced as separate letters, such as during a spelling exercise. Overall, the spelling of ICV follows traditional English phonetics and can be easily pronounced by most English speakers.
ICV stands for "Integrity Check Value." It is a cryptographic term used to ensure the integrity and authenticity of data transmitted over a network. The ICV, also known as the checksum, is a fixed-size, unique value computed from the data being transmitted.
In computer networks, data integrity is crucial for maintaining the accuracy and reliability of transmitted information. The ICV serves as a hash value, calculated through a specific algorithm such as cyclic redundancy check (CRC) or message digest algorithm (MD5 or SHA-1), and appended to the transmitted data.
During transmission, the ICV is recalculated at the receiving end using the same algorithm. The newly calculated value is then compared to the value received with the data. If the two values match, it indicates that the data transmission has been successful without any changes or errors along the way. However, if the values do not match, it suggests that the data may have been altered or corrupted during transmission, raising concerns about its integrity.
ICVs are widely used in various network protocols, file transfer processes, and error detection mechanisms. By verifying the integrity of data, ICVs help detect and identify any potential tampering, accidental alterations, or transmission errors. This ensures the reliability and trustworthiness of the transmitted information while providing effective error detection and correction in network communications.
