CyberCertPrepSecurity FundamentalsCryptography FundamentalsEASYFree question
Which hash algorithm produces a 256-bit digest and is widely used for integrity verification?
- A.SHA-1
- B.MD5
- C.SHA-256
- D.CRC32
Why C is correct
SHA-256 is part of the SHA-2 family and produces a 256-bit (32-byte) hash. It is widely used for digital signatures, certificate verification, and integrity checks. MD5 (128-bit) and SHA-1 (160-bit) are considered insecure due to collision vulnerabilities.
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