Re: CISCO MD5 encryption

[McCaulty x <mccaulty () gmail com>]

Please excuse my ignorance...why is it unsafe to use MD5 hashing?

On Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 1:46 PM, Prabath Siriwardana <prabath () wso2 com> wrote:
> MD5 hashing is not safe and not recommended to use...
>
> Thanks & regards,
> -Prabath
>
> On Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 9:43 PM, César García <celord () gmail com> wrote:
> > Hello all, this is my first question here, I have a cisco switch where
> > my passwords are encrypted with MD5, I wonder if somebody knows if
> > this encryptions uses an iterative hashing or salting for them to be
> > less susceptible to rainbow table attack.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
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> Prabath
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Securing Apache Web Server with thawte Digital Certificate
In this guide we examine the importance of Apache-SSL and who needs an SSL certificate.  We look at how SSL works, how 
it benefits your company and how your customers can tell if a site is secure. You will find out how to test, purchase, 
install and use a thawte Digital Certificate on your Apache web server. Throughout, best practices for set-up are 
highlighted to help you ensure efficient ongoing management of your encryption keys and digital certificates.

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