Chapter 12. Database Encryption

Revision History
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Updated “Tested Reference Implementations ”, “Installation ”, and “Plugin Architecture & Interface ” for V6.0-001.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Overview
Disclaimer
Limitations of GT.M Database Encryption
Alternatives to Database Encryption
Device IO
GT.CM
FIPS Mode
Theory of Operation
Definition of Terms
Overview
Examples of use
Key Management
Tested Reference Implementations
Special note - GNU Privacy Guard and Agents
Using the reference implementation's custom pinentry program
Installation
Administration and Operation of Encrypted Databases
Utility Programs
Changing the Encryption Keys
Encrypted Database Creation
Plugin Architecture & Interface
Packaging
Extensions to the GT.M External Interface
Operation
Using the Reference Implementation with Older Releases