Design Principles for Dedicated Hash Functions

Abstract. Dedicated hash functions are cryptographically secure compression functions which are designed specifically for hashing. They intend to form a practical alternative for hash functions based on another cryptographic primitive like a block cipher or modular squaring. About a dozen of dedicated hash functions have been proposed in the literature. This paper discusses the design principles on which these hash functions are based.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1993
• Where: FSE
• Authors: Bart Preneel
• Keywords: Cryptology, Dedicated Hash Functions, FSE 1993, Hash Functions, Secure Compression Functions