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Which of the following is a Hashing Algorithm?

Which of the following is a Hashing Algorithm?

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A.
SHA

B.
RSA

C.
Diffie Hellman (DH)

D.
Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC)

Explanation:
SHA was developed when a more secure hashing algorithm was needed for U.S. government applications.
Incorrect Answers:
B, C, & D: B. RSA, Diffie Hellman (DH), and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) are asymmetric key algorithms.

Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2013, pp. 786, 827


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