Multiple choice technology security

Data hashing will

  1. Ensure that the data has not been tampered with

  2. Ensure that the session is valid

  3. Ensure that the user is valid

  4. All of the above

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Explanation

Hashing creates a fixed-size digital fingerprint of data. If the data changes even slightly, the hash will be completely different, making it easy to detect tampering. Hashing doesn't validate sessions or user identity; it specifically ensures data integrity and authenticity.