All about Hashing Algorithms

All about Hashing Algorithms
Hashing Algorithms

Fundamentals

  1. What is Hashing? A Complete Guide for Developers and Security Professionals
  2. Understanding the Core Properties of Cryptographic Hash Functions
  3. Hashing vs Encryption: When to Use Which?
  4. The Evolution of Hashing Algorithms: From MD5 to Modern Day

Common Hash Functions

  1. MD5: Understanding its Uses, Vulnerabilities, and Why It's Still Around
  2. SHA-1: Legacy Applications and Migration Strategies
  3. SHA-2 Family: Choosing Between SHA-256, SHA-384, and SHA-512
  4. SHA-3 (Keccak): The Next Generation of Secure Hashing
  5. BLAKE2 and BLAKE3: High-Performance Hashing Alternatives
  6. bcrypt, scrypt, and Argon2: Choosing the Right Password Hashing Algorithm
  7. 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

  1. Common Attacks on Hash Functions: From Collision to Length Extension
  2. Hash Function Security: Best Practices for Implementation
  3. Choosing the Right Hash Algorithm: A Decision Framework
  4. The Future of Hashing: Quantum Resistance and Beyond

Implementation Guides

  1. Implementing Secure Password Hashing in Java/Spring Applications
  2. Node.js Crypto Module: A Guide to Hash Function Implementation
  3. Python Hashlib: Building Secure Hashing Solutions
  4. Hash Function Performance Optimization: Tips and Techniques
  5. Integrating Hardware-Accelerated Hashing in Enterprise Applications