Title :
Using Fortezza for transparent file encryption
Author :
Epstein, Jeremy ; Williams, Tim
Author_Institution :
Cordant Inc., Reston, VA, USA
Abstract :
SISTex´s Assure(R) Basic product provides security features including access controls and transparent file encryption (using the Data Encryption Standard) in a DOS/Windows environment. To meet the needs of certain customers, we converted the DES based file encryption to use NSA´s Fortezza card, which uses the Skipjack algorithm. Despite our expectations, Fortezza was not a clean replacement for DES. The paper discusses some of the thorny technical problems encountered during product development
Keywords :
add-on boards; authorisation; computer peripheral equipment; cryptography; file organisation; message authentication; Assure Basic product; DES based file encryption; DOS/Windows environment; Data Encryption Standard; Fortezza; Fortezza card; SISTex; Skipjack algorithm; access controls; product development; security features; technical problems; transparent file encryption; Access control; Authentication; Books; Business; Cryptography; Data security; File systems; Measurement standards; Product development; Underwater vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Computer Security Applications Conference, 1996., 12th Annual
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-7606-X
DOI :
10.1109/CSAC.1996.569687
