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What is a primary advantage of using SHA-256, SHA-384, and SHA-512 over MD5 and SHA-1?
What is a primary advantage of using SHA-256, SHA-384, and SHA-512 over MD5 and SHA-1?
- They are universally accepted standards.
- They require less memory.
- They offer better security. (correct)
- They are easier to compute.
Which property ensures that it is computationally infeasible to find two different inputs that produce the same hash?
Which property ensures that it is computationally infeasible to find two different inputs that produce the same hash?
- Hash agility
- Collision resistance (correct)
- Second-preimage resistance
- Pre-image resistance
What is MurmurHash primarily designed for?
What is MurmurHash primarily designed for?
- High security in cryptographic applications.
- Storing sensitive data securely.
- Speed and uniformity in hash tables. (correct)
- Generating keys for encryption.
In which scenario is Jenkins Hash particularly applicable?
In which scenario is Jenkins Hash particularly applicable?
Which aspect of hashing is crucial for ensuring the security of sensitive data like passwords?
Which aspect of hashing is crucial for ensuring the security of sensitive data like passwords?
What is the main purpose of a hash function in data retrieval operations?
What is the main purpose of a hash function in data retrieval operations?
Which property of a hash function ensures that the same input will always produce the same output?
Which property of a hash function ensures that the same input will always produce the same output?
What type of data structure employs a hash function to store key-value pairs?
What type of data structure employs a hash function to store key-value pairs?
Which of the following best describes a collision in a hash table?
Which of the following best describes a collision in a hash table?
What strategy involves storing a linked list at each index of a hash table to handle collisions?
What strategy involves storing a linked list at each index of a hash table to handle collisions?
Which application of hashing is specifically related to ensuring data integrity and security?
Which application of hashing is specifically related to ensuring data integrity and security?
What is a significant drawback of the MD5 hashing algorithm?
What is a significant drawback of the MD5 hashing algorithm?
What effect does a small change in input have on the output of a well-designed hash function?
What effect does a small change in input have on the output of a well-designed hash function?
Flashcards
SHA-256
SHA-256
A cryptographic hash function that offers stronger security than MD5 and SHA-1.
MurmurHash
MurmurHash
A cryptographic hash function known for its speed and uniformity, often used for hash tables and data structures.
Pre-image resistance
Pre-image resistance
It should be computationally infeasible to find an input that produces a specific hash.
Collision resistance
Collision resistance
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Hashing
Hashing
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Hash function
Hash function
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Hash Table
Hash Table
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Hash Collision
Hash Collision
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Separate chaining
Separate chaining
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Open Addressing
Open Addressing
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MD5
MD5
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Study Notes
Introduction to Hashing
- Hashing maps data of arbitrary size to fixed-size values.
- These fixed-size values are called hash values, hash codes, or digests.
- Hash functions speed up data retrieval.
- For large datasets, hash function output indexes data in a hash table.
- This enables fast lookup, insertion, and deletion.
Hash Function Properties
- Deterministic: Same input yields same output.
- Efficiency: Fast hash value computation is crucial.
- Uniformity: Distributes inputs evenly to minimize collisions.
- Avalanche effect: Small input changes lead to significant output changes, enhancing attack resistance.
Hash Table Structure
- A hash table stores key-value pairs.
- It uses a hash function to calculate an index for the key.
- The index locates the value in the table.
Hash Collisions
- Collisions occur when different keys map to the same index.
- Separate chaining: Each index stores a linked list of colliding key-value pairs.
- Open addressing: Probes for the next available slot if a collision occurs.
- Chaining allows for larger tables and reduced wasted space, usually leading to better performance.
Applications of Hashing
- Data Structures: Hash tables implement dictionaries, sets, and caches.
- Database Indexing: Crucial for fast record lookup.
- Cryptography: Used for data integrity and security (e.g., verifying downloaded files).
- Password Storage: Passwords are frequently hashed to protect them.
- Content Addressing: Maps data to addresses for efficient network distribution.
Common Hashing Algorithms
- MD5: A widely used cryptographic hash, now considered insecure due to vulnerabilities.
- SHA-1: Another cryptographic hash algorithm, deemed less secure than newer options.
- SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512: More secure SHA variants used extensively.
- MurmurHash: Known for speed and uniformity, often used in hash tables and data structures.
- Jenkins Hash: Favored in embedded systems for speed and memory efficiency.
Security Considerations for Hashing
- Pre-image resistance: Finding an input for a specific hash is computationally infeasible.
- Second-preimage resistance: Finding a second input with the same hash as a given input is computationally infeasible.
- Collision resistance: Finding two different inputs with the same hash is computationally infeasible.
- Cryptographic hash functions are specifically designed for security against various attacks.
Summary
- Hashing is a versatile technique for rapid data retrieval, storage, and manipulation.
- Numerous hash functions exist with differing speed, security, and other attributes.
- Hash tables and collision resolution are essential aspects of hashing implementation.
- Security is critical when hashing sensitive data, such as passwords.
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