From: Brian Davis <bdavis@thepoint.net>
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 1996 12:44:18 +0800
To: Alan Olsen <alano@teleport.com>
Subject: Re: Encryption and Backups
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On Sun, 4 Feb 1996, Alan Olsen wrote:

> Something that I have not seen addressed is the need for strong encryption
> in backup software.
> 
> Most backup software has an "encryption" option, but I have seen few that
> have anything resembling strong encryption.  Furthermore, I have seen no
> real push for strong encryption for backups at all.
> ... 
> Might be an idea for a product there...  (And you can bet law enforcement
> would throw a hissy fit about its existence.)

Indeed.  Many on the law enforcement/prosecution side of the key escrow 
debate are more concerned about encryption of files and backup than they 
are about encrypted email ... 

EBD

> Alan Olsen -- alano@teleport.com -- Contract Web Design & Instruction