PBKDF2 Key Derivation Tool

PBKDF2 (Password-Based Key Derivation Function 2) is a key derivation function that is part of RSA Laboratories' Public-Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS) series, specifically PKCS #5 v2.0. It is used to implement password-based cryptography.

How to Use

Password:Salt:Iterations (max: 10):

History and Use Cases

Initially published in 2000, PBKDF2 was designed to replace its predecessor, PBKDF1, with the ability to produce derived keys of variable length. It's widely used in applications requiring secure password storage, encryption key generation from passwords, and other scenarios where passwords must be transformed into cryptographic keys securely.

Common Use Cases:

Password Storage: Safely storing user passwords in a way that even if the storage mechanism is compromised, the passwords are not easily recoverable.
Encryption Key Generation: Generating cryptographic keys from user passwords for encrypting data, ensuring that data can be decrypted only with the correct password.
Secure Authentication: Verifying password authenticity without storing the actual password, enhancing security in authentication systems.