Layman's explanation for limits on escrowed encryption ...
Could someone with some knowledge of NSA/DoS/FBI intentions please explain why key length limitations are necessary for escrowed encryption? Please reply by E-Mail. Thanks! Ern
Could someone with some knowledge of NSA/DoS/FBI intentions please explain why key length limitations are necessary for escrowed encryption?
Obviously it's so they can keep feeding international traffic through the [Insert fav TLA here]'s 64-bit cracking machines. .5 * :), of course. (Is this an acceptable use for floating point :). --- Fletch __`'/| fletch@ain.bls.com "Lisa, in this house we obey the \ o.O' ______ 404 713-0414(w) Laws of Thermodynamics!" H. Simpson =(___)= -| Ack. | 404 315-7264(h) PGP Print: 8D8736A8FC59B2E6 8E675B341E378E43 U ------
On Wed, 22 May 1996, Ernest Hua wrote:
Could someone with some knowledge of NSA/DoS/FBI intentions please explain why key length limitations are necessary for escrowed encryption?
To deal with the possibility that someone might slip through the cracks of the escrow process. Insurance.
Please reply by E-Mail.
Thanks!
Ern
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