Authentication · interview question
Which of the following best describes the 'Work Factor' in BCrypt?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
D. It is a measure of how computationally expensive the hashing process is.
Why
The 'Work Factor' in BCrypt is a measure of how computationally expensive the hashing process is. Increasing the work factor makes the hash computation slower, providing better defense against brute-force attacks by requiring more time and resources to guess the password.
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