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PBKDF2 (RFC 8018)

Official docs outline

5 sections
  1. Salt and iteration count

    Choosing salts and iteration counts.

  2. PBKDF2 algorithm

    Iterated PRF block construction.

  3. PBES2 encryption scheme

    Password-based encryption using PBKDF2.

  4. Password-based key derivation (SP 800-132)

    NIST recommendations for PBKDF.

  5. Work factor guidance (OWASP)

    Current recommended iteration counts.

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