Re: How to deal with password

From: David Cressey <david_at_dcressey.com>
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2000 17:34:13 GMT
Message-ID: <pupB5.858$q4.75057_at_petpeeve.ziplink.net>

Hash the password, and store the hash instead of the password. Hash the password to be tested.
If the hashes match, accept the password as correct. With a suitable hashing algorithm, you'll be safe
enough.

ASA GSI wrote in message ...
>Hi,
>
>I am wondering what would be the best technique for storing a user's
>password. Here are the details:
[snip] Received on Sat Sep 30 2000 - 19:34:13 CEST

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