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CompTIA Security+ · CompTIA
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Hashing is a one-way cryptographic function that converts data (like passwords) into a fixed-length string. Even if the database is breached, the original passwords cannot be easily recovered from the hashes.
When a network is breached, segmentation makes other parts of the network safer. However, gaining access to the database by breaking the log-in password will not be of any assistance. Instead, password hashing makes it more difficult for hackers to crack.
The correct answer is D. This is because, referencing the CompTIA study guide, Segmentation is a method of securing data by dividing networks, data, and applications into isolated components to improve sensitive data protection, limit the impact of a breach, and improve network security