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Re: Encryption and Backups
On Sun, 4 Feb 1996, Alan Olsen wrote:
> Something that I have not seen addressed is the need for strong encryption
> in backup software.
>
> Most backup software has an "encryption" option, but I have seen few that
> have anything resembling strong encryption. Furthermore, I have seen no
> real push for strong encryption for backups at all.
> ...
> Might be an idea for a product there... (And you can bet law enforcement
> would throw a hissy fit about its existence.)
>
CP Backup (part of PC Tools for Central Point aka Symantec) has DES. As to
how good the implementation is: I have no idea.
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