17 Dec
2003
17 Dec
'03
11:17 p.m.
# time. So if the machine is fast, use a 1024 bit key. If the machine # is slow or heavily loaded, and there is nothing going through it # that might interest a spook, use a 512 bit key. In his book Bruce Schneier points out that you want to use your crypto algothrims for not only the next 20 years, but also you want your keys to be secure for decades after you quit using them. For batch systems like Remailers, I don't see any reason not to use long keys. strick