Chapter12.Database Encryption

Chapter12.Database Encryption

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