DigestMethod
Defines the algorithm used to generate DigestValue as specified in XML DSIG.
Element hierarchy
- <Signature>
-
- <SignedInfo>
-
- <Reference>
- <DigestMethod>
Syntax
<DigestMethod Algorithm = anyURI >
<!-- Child elements -->
any element in a non-schema namespace*
<!-- This element may also contain text (mixed content). -->
</DigestMethod>
Key
* optional (zero or more)
Attributes and Elements
Attributes
| Attribute | Description | Data type | Required | Default value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algorithm | Defines the Uniform Resource Locator (URI) of the algorithm used. |
anyURI | Yes |
Child Elements
None.
Parent Elements
| Parent Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Reference | Defines a digest value, digest method, and transforms as specified in XML DSIG . |
Requirements
Namespace |
http://www.w3.org/2000/09/xmldsig# |