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Regarding Private key
From: manmeet Singh <mannirulz30 () yahoo com>
Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:38:42 -0700 (PDT)
Hi all, I am facing a very tedious probelm. I want to know what the various options and how secure are these options. I have a file that contains plaintext.I have to read that file and after first read , encrypt it(AES) and delete the plain text file and save the encryped file.On subsequent reboots, i have to read decrypted text. Now the question is How do i manage the AES key? Storing the AES key/IV in file is one option? (Isnt It same as storing the plain key assuming i dont have any secure storage) Hard code the AES Key/IV values in the code? What other options are possible. ? Warm Regards, Manmeet Singh ------------------------------------------------------------------------ This list is sponsored by: InfoSec Institute Need to pass the CISSP? InfoSec Institute's CISSP Boot Camp in both Instructor-Led and Online formats is the most concentrated exam prep available. Comprehensive course materials and an expert instructor means you pass the exam. Gain a laser like insight into what is covered on the exam, with zero fluff! http://www.infosecinstitute.com/courses/cissp_bootcamp_training.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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