"Andor, Gyula" schrieb:
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> Hi Gurus !
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> Is there any standard method to encrypt data? We are making an application
> that uses application-level privilege system, so we should store passwords
> for users. Of course we want to store encrypted passwords, but we don't know
> if is there an existing way for this or try develop own encryption. What do
> you suggest?
>
> Thanks in advance
> Gyula
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Hi,
you can always go with the UNIX crypt() function. That works pretty well
;).
Things get more complicated if you want to be able to decrypt the
password again.
There is a clear distinction when it comes two one-way or two-way
encryption.
But usually, one-way does it. Actually, Oracle does the same.
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