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What are the trade-offs of using a high BCrypt work factor?
Track: Java
Topic: OWASP Vulnerabilities
Focus: SQL Injection
Java: SQL Injection
Answer
Higher work factors increase security but slow down hashing.
BCrypt's work factor determines the computational cost of hashing a password. A higher work factor makes it more resistant to brute-force attacks by increasing the time required to hash each password. However, it also results in slower performance for legitimate users. For example, using a work factor of 12 instead of 10 may double the hashing time, impacting application responsiveness.
BCrypt's work factor determines the computational cost of hashing a password. A higher work factor makes it more resistant to brute-force attacks by increasing the time required to hash each password. However, it also results in slower performance for legitimate users. For example, using a work factor of 12 instead of 10 may double the hashing time, impacting application responsiveness.
Topics: Java OWASP Vulnerabilities SQL Injection