Complete the following:

• View the “Hashing Lab” video, located in the Class Resources.
• Provide screenshots of an MD5 hash, md5sum, SHA256 hash, sha256sum, and sha512sum.

Part 2:

Write a 250- to 500-word lab report and include a title page, table of contents, overview, and summary. Address the following in the summary:

• Provide examples of symmetric and asymmetric encryption.
• 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 differing levels of the hashing algorithms and why might you want to use one over the other.
• Explain PKI and describe what role cryptography plays in PLI. Identify some common uses for the technology and how it is important in keeping information secure.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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