PBKDF2
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PBKDF2
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Also known as: Password-Based Key Derivation Function 2
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
PBKDF2 derives keys from passwords by applying a pseudorandom function many times with a salt — slowing guessing attacks.
Real-World Example
Encrypting a password vault master key with PBKDF2 so brute force is expensive.
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