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
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> Web:  www.infinitynetwork.com


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