RE: 40-bit VS 128-bit Encryption

From: Paul Benedek (paul.benedek_at_excis.co.uk)
Date: 06/20/03

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    To: "'Stephen Bock'" <sbock@smchcn.net>, <security-basics@securityfocus.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 20:50:15 +0100

    Hello Stephen,

    40 Bit encryption has been broken, however it is unlikely that the average
    hacker has the capabilities to decrypt 40 bit traffic. If your data is not
    highly sensitive, then 40 bit encryption may suffice.

    Encryption alone will not protect you however, if you are sending passwords
    and usernames make sure that they are strong passwords and are changed
    regularly as well and that you have an enforceable security policy that
    ensures this.

    Regards,

    Paul Benedek
    Director
    Excis Networks Limited
    http://www.excis.co.uk

    -----Original Message-----
    From: Stephen Bock [mailto:sbock@smchcn.net]
    Sent: 19 June 2003 18:22
    To: security-basics@securityfocus.com
    Subject: 40-bit VS 128-bit Encryption

    I am setting up a secure website and i was wondering which would be better
    to use, 40-bit or 128-bit? Obviously, 128-bit would be stronger and not
    easily crackable, but it is also more expensive. Does anybody know if 40 or
    128-bit has been cracked yet? I'm not going to be transmitting any credit
    card info over the net, but i will be sending username, password, etc. What
    are your thoughts?

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    Stephen Bock
    Information Technology/Webmaster
    Samaritan Ministries International

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