14.7 - Secure Random Numbers
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Practice Questions
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What does the SecureRandom class do?
💡 Hint: Consider the requirements for cryptography.
Why is predictive randomness a security concern?
💡 Hint: Think about what attackers might exploit.
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What class is used to generate secure random numbers in Java?
💡 Hint: Think about classes aimed at cryptographic applications.
True or False: Using the Random class is acceptable for generating keys in cryptographic applications.
💡 Hint: Assess the security implications.
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Demonstrate how you would use SecureRandom to create a secure API token generator for web applications. Write a code example.
💡 Hint: Think about how the byte array is utilized and converted to a token format.
Explain how SecureRandom can be used to enhance the security of an existing Java application. Provide specific examples.
💡 Hint: Consider points in your application that require random values.
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