RE: Encryption level for overseas SSL

Brad,

The real answer is..it depends.  Our benevolent government has loosened the
export restrictions on encryption to allow the generally free export of up
to 56 bit.  If the entities getting or accessing the encryption are US
subsidiaries, they can use
strong encryption.  If you know who is to use it, you can get permission on
a company by company basis by submitting and application for review and
approval.

Here is the web site with the rules.

http://www.bxa.doc.gov/

Good luck deciphering them.

Regards,

Steve Bireley
VP Engineering
Renex Corporation




Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2000 15:10:56 -0500
From: "Stone, Brad V (TC)" <bvstone@taylorcorp.com>
Subject: Encryption level for overseas SSL

What encryption level is reccomended for a secure site that will be accessed
overseas.  I'm hearing as of now 128 bit is to high and 40(?) should be
used?

Brad


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