Match each item with a statement below.
-The use of random data alongside plaintext as an input to a hashing function so that the output is unique
A)asymmetric algorithm
B)DEA
C)symmetric algorithm
D)certificate
E)hashing algorithm
F)birthday attacks
G)stream cipher
H)PKI
I)key
J)salt

Question

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Salting involves adding random data (the "salt") to plaintext before hashing to ensure that the same plaintext inputs do not consistently result in the same hash outputs, thus enhancing security.

Match Each Item with a Statement Below