All about Hashing Algorithms
Fundamentals
- What is Hashing? A Complete Guide for Developers and Security Professionals
- Understanding the Core Properties of Cryptographic Hash Functions
- Hashing vs Encryption: When to Use Which?
- The Evolution of Hashing Algorithms: From MD5 to Modern Day
Common Hash Functions
- MD5: Understanding its Uses, Vulnerabilities, and Why It's Still Around
- SHA-1: Legacy Applications and Migration Strategies
- SHA-2 Family: Choosing Between SHA-256, SHA-384, and SHA-512
- SHA-3 (Keccak): The Next Generation of Secure Hashing
- BLAKE2 and BLAKE3: High-Performance Hashing Alternatives
- bcrypt, scrypt, and Argon2: Choosing the Right Password Hashing Algorithm
- Comparing Hash Functions: A Performance and Security Analysis
Use Cases
12. Secure Password Storage: Best Practices with Modern Hashing Algorithms
13. Data Integrity Verification: Implementing Checksums and Hash Verification
14. Digital Signatures: The Role of Hashing in Modern PKI
15. Blockchain Fundamentals: Hash Functions in Distributed Ledgers
16. File Integrity Monitoring: Implementing Hash-Based FIM Systems
Security Considerations
- Common Attacks on Hash Functions: From Collision to Length Extension
- Hash Function Security: Best Practices for Implementation
- Choosing the Right Hash Algorithm: A Decision Framework
- The Future of Hashing: Quantum Resistance and Beyond
Implementation Guides
- Implementing Secure Password Hashing in Java/Spring Applications
- Node.js Crypto Module: A Guide to Hash Function Implementation
- Python Hashlib: Building Secure Hashing Solutions
- Hash Function Performance Optimization: Tips and Techniques
- Integrating Hardware-Accelerated Hashing in Enterprise Applications