Clear DefinitionsPBKDF2
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Pronunciation
[pee-bee-kee-dee-ef-too]
Definition
Abbreviation for Password-Based Key Derivation Function 2. A standard function for deriving cryptographic keys from passwords.
Key Points
Applies a pseudorandom function iteratively to a password and salt.
Designed to be slow to compute, hindering brute-force attacks.
See 'Password-Based Key Derivation Function 2' for full details.
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