Data Encryption; Encrypting Attributes; Need For Encrytped Attributes - Novell EDIRECTORY 8.8 - GUIDE Manual

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Data Encryption

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disk and when they are transmitted between two or more eDirectory 8.8 servers. This provides
greater security for the confidential data.
The following table lists the platforms that support the data encryption feature:
This chapter includes the following information:

Encrypting Attributes

eDirectory 8.8 enables you to encrypt sensitive data stored in the disk. Encrypted attributes is a
server-specific feature.
You can access encrypted attributes only over secure channels unless you choose to provide access
over clear text channels too. Refer to
information.
This section includes the following information:
The encrypted attributes feature is supported only on eDirectory 8.8 and later servers.

Need for Encrytped Attributes

Prior to eDirectory 8.8, data was stored in clear text on the disk. There was a need to protect the
data and provide access to the data only over secure channels.
You can use this feature in scenarios where you need to protect confidential data such as credit card
numbers of bank customers.
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eDirectory 8.8 and later, you can encrypt specific data when they are stored on the
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Feature
Encrypted Attributes
Encrypted Replication
"Encrypting Attributes" on page 47
"Encrypting Replication" on page 48
"Need for Encrytped Attributes" on page 47
"How to Encrypt Attributes" on page 48
"Accessing the Encrypted Attributes" on page 48
NetWare Linux
"Accessing the Encrypted Attributes" on page 48
UNIX Windows
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