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Some encryption algorithms are (effectively, but not literally) non-deterministic, e.g.: DUKPT, RSA-OAEP Most encryption algorithms are deterministic, and most
by quesera 6y ago
Some encryption algorithms are (effectively, but not literally) non-deterministic, e.g.: DUKPT, RSA-OAEP
Most encryption algorithms are deterministic, and most password authentication schemes depend on that fact.
- srtjstjsj 6y agoPasswords aren't encrypted, so why would deterministic encryption matter?
- quesera 6y agoErr, yes, good point. And if I had read the article first, I would have had the proper context of technical specificity loaded before commenting. Nevertheless, most encryption algorithms are deterministic. :)