Re: Encryption??...

"Doug Swanson" <104155.2074_at_compuserve.com> writes:

>
> I've heard somewhere that Oracle supports or has it's own encryption
> algorithm. If this is true how would I invoke it and/or where is some
> information about encryption on Oracle. I need the ability to protect
> logon id's and passwords connecting to Oracle. Currently we're running
> Oracle 7.3 on a unix box. 2-tier powerbuilder client server applications
> accessing it across a lan.
>
> tia
> ds

I believe that you are referring the Advanced Networking Option. It's a separate option that you need to order. Contact your Oracle sales representative. He can assist you in ordering it.

BTW, user passwords are always encrypted in Oracle, with or without ANO.

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                                        Rick
                                        Rick Wessman
                                        Middleware Security Products
                                        Oracle Corporation
                                        rwessman_at_us.oracle.com