A little salt is a good thing
Continue Reading June 23rd, 2010 Bill Shaw
Every once in a while, I’ll talk with somebody who’s confused about hashed passwords and the notion of cryptographic salt; what it is, and why you use it. It’s really a simple idea that greatly enhances password security. For those that are curious, here’s a 100,000 foot overview that glosses over many of the details but will give you the general idea.
