The encryption software starts before Windows. The software failed with a blue screen of death.
My sense is that one or more critical files on the hard drive used by the software became corrupt as PC files are known to do. But I don't know. But my point was the laptop was put out of service for several days. Doesn't really matter why. This may be tolerable (or even expected) with a PC. But on a mainframe? The complete loss of mission critical data even for a few days could be catastrophic to the company. One solution is to have backups that aren't encrypted. But, then, what would be the point of encryption in the first place? As I said, a puzzlement. -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeffrey D. Smith Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2007 1:33 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Decoding the encryption puzzle /snip/ Encryption software "failing" is somewhat vague. Did the software generate incorrect cipher text? Did the software incorrectly decipher the data using the correct key? Was the key lost or stolen or exposed or improperly expired? ..snip Jeffrey D. Smith Principal Product Architect Farsight Systems Corporation 700 KEN PRATT BLVD. #204-159 LONGMONT, CO 80501-6452 303-774-9381 direct 303-484-6170 FAX http://www.farsight-systems.com/ see my résumé at my website NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
