Sunday, January 28, 2007

Competition to replace SHA-1

In light of recent attacks on the SHA-1 hash function specified in FIPS 180-2 , Secure Hash Standard, NIST is initiating an effort to develop one or more additional hash algorithms through a public competition, similar to the development process for the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).

In addition, NIST has published its policy on the use of the current hash functions. Which essentially commands the federal agencies to stop using SHA-1, and instead use SHA-2 family of hash functions.

Take a look HERE.

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