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What is a message digest?
Think about the purpose of creating unique identifiers.
Name one common algorithm for message digests.
Recall the examples provided in class.
What does a message digest provide?
Consider the attributes of the outputs we discussed.
Is SHA-256 relatively secure for digital signatures?
Think about the reputation of is SHA-256 in the context of security.
Explain a scenario where using SHA-256 could prevent a security breach in digital communications.
Think about how attackers might try to alter messages unnoticed.
You’ve been asked to hash user passwords before storing them. Which hashing technique would you recommend and why?
Consider the properties of secure hash functions when managing sensitive data.
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