I always ask if any data that transits on the network is encrypted. Usually
it's not. So why would the backups be?. Unlike Netbackup, TSM does not use
tar to write on tapes. It uses its own proprietary method. And without the
TSM database, a TSM tape is worhtlees...

Guillaume Gilbert
Backup Administrator
CGI - ITM
(514) 415-3000 x5091
guillaume.gilbert AT cgi DOT com

> -----Original Message-----
> From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU]
> On Behalf Of Remco Post
> Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 10:58 AM
> To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
> Subject: Re: encryption: 56 to 128
>
>
> On Thu, 27 Nov 2003 09:41:34 -0500
> Joe Crnjanski <JCrnjanski AT INFINITYNETWORK DOT COM> wrote:
>
> > Hi All,
> >
> > Does anybody know if IBM is planning to upgrade their
> famous encryption
> > from 56 to 128 bit at least. Not to mention that today on
> market 512 bit
> > is not very difficult to find in other softwares.
> >
> > We lost couple of customers because they requested at least 128 bit
> > encryption.
> >
> > I know that IBM's argument is effect on speed of backup,
> but GIVE US A
> > CHANCE to choose and we can decide when to use 56 128 or 1024 bit.
> >
>
> IBM also arguments, rightfully, that if you need stronger
> encryption, you'll
> probably need to encrypt the files while they are stored on
> your disk as
> well. After some thought, I think I'll have to agree.
> Remember even 56bit
> des can currently not that easily be cracked by anyone who is
> not in the
> business of cracking strong encryption for a living.
>
>
> > Joe Crnjanski
> > Infinity Network Solutions Inc.
> > Phone: 416-235-0931 x26
> > Fax:     416-235-0265
> > Web:  www.infinitynetwork.com
>
>
> --
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>
> Remco Post
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