CCNA Security Official Exam Certification Guide (Exam 640-553)

Chapter 13. Implementing Digital Signatures

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This chapter covers the following topics:

• Examining hash algorithms: This section explores the construction and use of hash algorithms. It examines a variety of hash algorithms and discusses their relative strengths and weaknesses in practical application.

• Using digital signatures: This section examines the components that make up a digital signature, as well as the application of these as a means of proving the authenticity of a message.

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As you examine the security at play in your network and seek to increase your defenses, it is important to have a general understanding of cryptography and digital signatures. In cryptography, a cryptographic hash function is a transformation ...