Security is never guaranteed within an environment, especially against advanced persistent threats. Considering that a device or network will inevitably be penetrated, it is best to preemptively secure the sensitive information through encryption. This ensures that even if the passwords are stolen, they are not easily readable. Taken a step further, it is possible to make password hashes resistant to cracking.

What is the term given to adding randomization to the hashing process in encrypted passwords?

A

Salting

B

Hashing

C

Steganography

D

Data masking