[OT] 1344 bit encryption

Rob Cozens rcozens at pon.net
Sat Nov 1 09:06:01 EST 2003


>Does anyone know of a cross platform 1344-bit or similar program?

Hi David,

I assume this is for domestic purposes, or that you are aware of US 
government restrictions on the export of encryption software 
supporting keys > 64 bits:

From the Rev IPC group:

>>
1. Very few restrictions exists if the encryption level is 64 bit or
lower.

2. Just to post encryption source code to the internet requires
notification, beyond that it is OK to post the source code. Including
the encryption source code in the libIPC means that it will have to be
restricted under ENC review. Someone will have to file papers and get
approval to release higher than 64 bit encryption.

some cryptoExportSpeek:


(3)  Eligible software.  All software that is
controlled by the Commerce Control List
(Supplement No.1 to part 774 of the EAR), and
under Commerce licensing jurisdiction, is eligible
for export and reexport, subject to the restrictions
of this paragraph (c).  Encryption software
controlled for "EI" reasons under ECCN 5D002 is
eligible for export and reexport under this
paragraph (c), provided that the exporter has
submitted the information described in paragraph
(c)(8) of this section by the time of export.  Final
encryption products produced by the testing
consignee are subject to any applicable provisions
in °Ë742.15(b)(2) of the EAR (for mass market
encryption commodities and software with
symmetric key length exceeding 64-bits) or
°Ë740.17 of the EAR (License Exception ENC),
including review and reporting requirements.
<<

FWIW, thanks to Mark Brownell, the IPC group's library will support 
Blowfish encryption in a future release; but only to 64 bits because 
of the legal issues.
-- 

Rob Cozens
CCW, Serendipity Software Company
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"And I, which was two fooles, do so grow three;
Who are a little wise, the best fooles bee."

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