Re: Encrypting ODBC drivers?

I think you can enable encryption on net8 level and odbc work over this label, so it's supposed that the odbc driver will use this encryption too........
see the SQLNET.ora settings......

Max Birkett wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I'm writing a web application which talks ODBC to an
> Oracle database. The Oracle ODBC FAQ at...
>
> http://www.doag.org/mirror/frank/faqodbc.htm#SECURE
>
> mentions that ODBC drivers are inherently insecure...
>
> > How secure is ODBC?
> > Any ODBC sniffer will be able to trace everything from an
> > ODBC perspective. This includes data, usernames, passwords
> > etc. However, if you are using an ODBC driver that provides
> > encryption, you can increase your level of security
>
> I had a quick search and found some encrypting drivers
> on the OpenLink website. All I'm after is an encrypting ODBC
> driver set for Oracle 8i and Win NT/2000, but these seem
> rather expensive.
>
> I don't mean to start a war, but I'd appreciate advice on
> suitable driver vendors and whether the drivers provided are
> appropiate for my needs.
>
> Thanks for your help in advance.
>
> Max Birkett
> Rom ICT Solutions Ltd
> Martins Building, Water Street,
> Liverpool UK, L2 3SP
> Tel (44) 0151 236 9966
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Received on Mon Feb 21 2000 - 18:10:24 CST