GENERATE-PBE-SALT function

Generates a random salt value (a series of 8 bytes) to use in generating an encryption key, and returns the salt value as a RAW value. Using a salt value can help to ensure that a password key value is unique.

Syntax

GENERATE-PBE-SALT

Notes

See also

GENERATE-PBE-KEY function, MESSAGE-DIGEST function, SECURITY-POLICY system handle