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The algorithm used to generate keys from passwords and the MAC has an optional iteration count. This determines how many times part of the algorithm is repeated. It’s a way of slowing down the key derivation process to make it harder to make dictionary attacks on the password. The OpenSSL PKCS #12 “-info” option now prints information about iteration counts.
