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Single Answer
0Which of the following options will provide the most secure salt?
Answer Options
A
Set a salt value and store it in a database
B
Set a salt value and store it in the program code
C
Generate a unique salt for each hashed entry
D
Generate a unique salt value every time a value is used
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Generating a unique salt for each hashed entry is the most secure option among those listed. Storing a fixed salt in a database or in code reduces the complexity of the salted information, making it possible for an attacker to acquire the single salt and then attack the stored hashes. Generating a unique salt every time a value is used is impractical due to the rate of change.