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About the Siebel Strong Encryption Pack


If you require an encryption level greater than 56-bit RC2 encryption, you must install the Siebel Strong Encryption Pack, which provides more secure encryption alternatives for your Siebel Enterprise. Installing the Siebel Strong Encryption Pack provides the following:

  • AES encryption (128, 192, and 256 bits), using AES Encryptor
  • RC2 encryption (128 bits), using RC2 Encryptor

    The RC2 Encryptor supports 56-bit encryption without requiring you to install the Siebel Strong Encryption Pack.

  • Key Database Upgrade utility

    This utility decrypts the key file (if previously encrypted with a 56-bit or 128-bit RC2 encryption key) and then reencrypts the key file with a longer key and a more secure algorithm.

AES encryption and RC2 encryption for data are provided as Siebel business services and are configured using Siebel Tools.

Obtaining the Strong Encryption Pack

Due to restrictions imposed by the United States Department of Commerce on the export of encryption technologies, Oracle delivers the Siebel Strong Encryption Pack on separate distribution media which require a separate installation into your existing Siebel environment. For information on the export restrictions, see

http://www.bis.doc.gov/Encryption/Default.htm

To request the Siebel Strong Encryption Pack, log in to the Oracle E-Delivery Web site at the following URL and select the Siebel CRM product pack

http://edelivery.oracle.com

The Siebel Strong Encryption Pack is a media pack within the Siebel CRM product pack. Install the base Siebel Strong Encryption Pack product for your release, then install the appropriate Fix Pack release. The Fix Pack release can be obtained from My Oracle Support. For further information on the Siebel Strong Encryption Pack, see the following topics:

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