Practice - Hashing (Cryptographic Hash Functions)
Practice Questions
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What is a cryptographic hash function?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a digital fingerprint.
What does it mean when we say a hash function is deterministic?
💡 Hint: What happens when you hash 'hello' multiple times?
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What property ensures the same input produces the same hash output?
💡 Hint: Think about how you expect a function to act.
Is preimage resistance vital for hash functions?
💡 Hint: Consider what would happen if it weren’t true.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a scenario using hashing for both data integrity and non-repudiation. Explain how each aspect is achieved.
💡 Hint: Consider how each concept interacts in real-world applications.
Evaluate the weaknesses and strengths of using MD5 in legacy systems. Would you recommend its continued use?
💡 Hint: Think about the balance between performance and security.
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