Hashing Lab

A foundational knowledge of the three tiers of cybersecurity includes an understanding of hashing and the basic principles of digital integrity within a system.

Provide the following screenshots:

·On the Kali Linux VM, create MD5, SHA256, and SHA512 hashes.

·Using PowerShell on the Windows 10 VM, create MD5, SHA256, and SHA512 hashes.

·Demonstrate the creation of a hash collision using SHA1. 

Part 2:

            Write a 250- to 500-word summary addressing the following:

·Describe symmetric and asymmetric encryption and provide examples.

·Explain why hashing or message digest is important.

·Describe what a collision is and how it affects hashing.

·Explain what the difference is between the MD5, SHA256 and SHA512 hashing algorithms, and why might you want to use one over the other.

·Explain PKI and data security and describe what role cryptography plays in PKI. Identify some common uses for the technology and how it is important in keeping information secure.