Requirements for a complex password system include using a ____ value, implementing strong encryption, requiring periodic password changes, and generally implementing a system where guessing a password or its hash is very difficult.
A) hex
B) salt
C) zero
D) known

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A salt is a random value added to the password before hashing, making it significantly harder for attackers to use precomputed tables (like rainbow tables) to crack the password. This is a common practice in complex password systems to enhance security.

Requirements for a Complex Password System Include Using a ____