List and Describe the Characteristics a Hashing Algorithm Must Have

question 49

Essay

List and describe the characteristics a hashing algorithm must have to be considered secure.

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Definitions:

EBIT

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes; a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses.

Interest Expense

Over a span of time, the monetary burden borne by an entity due to borrowed capital.

Earning Per Share

A company's net profit divided by the number of its outstanding shares, indicating the profitability on a per-share basis.

Total Equity

The sum of all stakes in a corporation, determined by subtracting total liabilities from total assets.