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Encryption for foriegn countries
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| Does anyone know the correct answer for the question that wants to know why you use 40 bit encryption instead of 128 on your global website? I thought it was because it was illegal in foreign countries, but evedently I was wrong. Can somone please explain? | |
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| 40bit encryption browser only allowed..in us country...
128bit is not allowed outside us country
hope this helps
helan | |
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| Hi Dude,
According to my references, "...Strong cryptology is on the United States Munitions List and is an export-controlled commodity along the same lines as bombs, missles, and other technologies that present a potential use for criminals or as weapons of war."
Exam Cram goes on to say "...Typically, web browers are offered in a 40 bit and 128 bit version...downloading a browser with 128 bit encryption required you to agree to various statements about such things as your citizenship. Furthermore, the server from whom you received your browser most likely checked your IP address to ensure that you were not located in a foreign country...."
So, as I understand it, 128bit encryption is legal only in the good 'ol USA. Therefore, if you want to exchange encrypted data with people in foreign countries, use 40 bit.
I hope this has helped.
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Rick i-Net+ | |
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| Thanks RickF. That did help. | |
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| As a side note, 128 bit encryption is available in other countries, just not from companies located in the US because of the exportation law.
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Matt
CCDA, CCNA, Network+, A+ |
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