Hash collision: A hash collision occurs when two distinct inputs produce identical hash values using the same hashing algorithm. Collisions present a security concern, as they may be exploited to deceive systems relying on hashes for data integrity verification. Strong hashing algorithms are designed to minimize the probability of collisions.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D2: Cloud Data Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D3: Security Architecture and Engineering | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D5: Cryptography
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