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EmpowerID ensures that all passwords are securely encrypted using industry-standard algorithms, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access. This feature is crucial for maintaining the integrity of an organization's information system and preventing data breaches.
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User-provided passwords are stored as non-reversible SHA-512 hashes, computed with a unique salt (unique per user and not accessible outside the system). These safeguards make it virtually impossible to reverse-discover a user’s password, even if the stored hash is inadvertently exposed. During authentication, the hash is computed with the user-supplied value (and system-supplied salt) and compared to what is stored in the database; the user’s password is considered valid if both hashes match. Safeguards are put in place to prevent brute-force attacks that attempt to guess a user’s password. |
Use Case: Organizations handling sensitive customer data, such as financial institutions and healthcare providers, can benefit from robust password encryption to protect their valuable information.
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