SHA

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  1. Paper 1 | Reasoning Test: Series (Number and Letter Series) (Numerical Relations and Reasoning), Coding Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Syllogisms, Deductive and Inductive Reasoning (Logical Deduction and Induction) (Prepositional Reasoning), Seating Arrangements, Blood Relations, Puzzle Solving (Puzzles), Venn Diagram, Analogy, Ranking, Order and Sequence, Non Verbal Reasoning (Spatial Aptitude) (Spatial Reasoning) (Visual Reasoning), Selection Decision Table (Decision Making), Logical Sequence Of Words, Cubes & Dices, Analytical Reasoning (Counting Figures Reasoning), Calendar, Alphabet and Word Tests, Numerical Reasoning, Number System, Averages, Mixtures and Alligation, Percentages, Series Completion, Analogy and Classification, Patterns in Two-Dimensional Figures, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Direction Sense, Algebra, Logical Deduction and Induction, Syllogisms and Venn Diagrams, Critical Reasoning, Order, Ranking and Sequence, Reading Comprehension, Profit, Loss and Discount, Constraint Puzzles, Speed, Time and Distance, Traverse Surveying, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Work, Mensuration, Permutations and Combinations, Clocks and Calendars, Data Interpretation, Assembling and Grouping of Shapes, Transformation of Shapes, Three-Dimensional Patterns and Visualization, Cubes and Dice, Vocabulary, Blood Relations, Data Sufficiency
  2. Paper 1 | Numerical Analysis: Number System, HCF LCM, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion (Ratios), Average, Sequence and Series (Series), Powers and Exponents (Surds and Indices), Algebra, Statistics, Data Interpretation, Mental Ability, Arithmetic, Logarithm, Profit and Loss, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Speed Time and Distance, Mixture and Alligation, Mensuration and Geometry, Permutation and Combination, Probability, Sequences and Series, Powers, Surds and Logarithms, Subject-Verb Agreement, Sentence Completion, Geometry, Sentence Structure and Correction, Data Sufficiency, Trigonometry, Measurement and Quantity Take-Off, Signal Space and Optimum Detection, Probability, Statistics, Algebra, Time and Work, Speed, Time and Distance, Data Interpretation, Graph Theory, Combinatorics
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  4. Paper 1 | DBMS: Basics of DBMS, ER Diagram, Relational Model & Functional Dependencies, Keys & Integrity Constraints, Normalization (1NF - BCNF), Decomposition Properties & 4NF, File Organization & Indexing, Relational Algebra, SQL, Transaction Management, Concurrency Control, Relational Calculus, Database Security & Authorization, Database Recovery
  5. Paper 1 | Data Communication & Network: Introduction to CN, Data Communication, DLL: Access Control, DLL: Flow Control, DLL: Error Control, DLL: Framing, Data Link Layer - Ethernet, Net Layer: IPv4 & Proto, Net Layer: IP Addressing, Net Layer:Routing Protocol, Transport Layer Services, TL: Congestion & UDP, Application Layer, Network Security, Security in Mobile and Wireless Computing, Input Output Organisation, File Management, Hardware Basics, Terms & Abbreviations, Protocols & Services, Network Access Technologies, Cyber Safety and Security, Basics of COA
  6. Paper 2 | System Analysis & Design: Fundamentals of Systems and Information Systems, SDLC and Development Approaches, Fundamentals of Software Engineering, Software Requirements and Quality Assurance, Software Documentation and Software Requirements Specification (SRS), SDD and Quality Assurance, Software Design, Estimation and Metrics, Software Testing, Software Maintenance and Configuration Management, Security, Risk Management & Maintenance, extras
  7. Paper 2 | Programming Language (Java): Java Fundamentals, OOPS with Java, Array, String, IO & References, Generic & Collections, Multithreading, Java, Miscellaneous, Control Flow, OOPS with C++, Stack, C Fundamentals, Arrays & Pointers, Object Oriented Technology, Control Flow & Looping, Introduction to Python
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This lecture introduces the Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA) family, developed by NIST to provide stronger security than MD5. The instructor defines SHA as a set of cryptographic hash functions characterized by collision resistance, one-way functionality, and fixed-length output. The presentation systematically covers the evolution of SHA variants from SHA-0 to SHA-3, detailing their output sizes and security status. A comparative analysis between MD5 and SHA highlights the transition from insecure legacy systems to modern cryptographic standards, emphasizing why SHA is preferred for digital signatures and blockchain applications.

Chapters

  1. 0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00

    The instructor introduces the Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA) as a family of cryptographic hash functions developed by NIST. The slide outlines the SHA family variants, their respective output sizes in bits, and key characteristics such as collision resistance and fixed-length output. The instructor highlights the definition of SHA on the slide, emphasizing its role in providing stronger security than MD5. On-screen text explicitly states 'SHA is a family of cryptographic hash functions developed by NIST' and lists algorithms like SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, and SHA-512 with output sizes ranging from 160 bits to variable lengths.

  2. 2:00 – 5:00 02:00-05:00

    The lesson transitions to a detailed hierarchical diagram classifying SHA algorithms based on development years and security status. The instructor points out that SHA-0 (1993) and SHA-1 (1995) are marked as 'No longer used (Insecure)' due to vulnerabilities, while SHA-2 (2001) and SHA-3 (2015) are 'Currently Used and Secure'. The instructor highlights specific technical specifications including output sizes, message block sizes, and notes that SHA-3 is based on the Keccak sponge function. The slide text confirms SHAKE (2015) as an Extendable-Output Function (XOF), distinguishing it from fixed-length variants.

  3. 5:00 – 6:23 05:00-06:23

    The instructor concludes with a comparative table contrasting MD5 and SHA hash functions. The table lists features such as developer, year of creation, output size, security level, and collision resistance. The instructor emphasizes that MD5 was developed by Ron Rivest in 1992 with a 128-bit output and low security, whereas SHA was developed by NIST in 1993 with outputs from 160 to 512 bits and high security. The visual evidence shows circling of 'Collision Resistance' marked as Weak for MD5 and Strong for SHA, reinforcing the trade-off between speed and security in cryptographic design.

The lecture effectively structures the learning progression from definition to classification and finally to comparative analysis. The instructor establishes SHA as a NIST-developed standard superior to MD5, using visual aids like flowcharts and tables to clarify complex cryptographic concepts. Key takeaways include the obsolescence of SHA-1 due to security flaws and the adoption of SHA-2 and SHA-3 for modern applications. The comparison table serves as a critical revision tool, summarizing the evolution from 128-bit MD5 to variable-length SHA outputs. Students should note that while SHA-3 offers flexibility through the Keccak sponge function, SHA-2 remains widely used for its balance of security and performance. The emphasis on collision resistance underscores the primary goal of cryptographic hash functions in ensuring data integrity.

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