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About Data Encryption

You can encrypt sensitive data in the Siebel database, such as customer credit card numbers, using various encryption alternatives (RC2 or AES encryption) provided by Siebel Business Applications.

Standard Siebel Business Applications provide the option for 56-bit RC2 encryption capabilities for data in the Siebel database. If you require stronger encryption capabilities, you must have the Siebel Strong Encryption Pack. For further information, see About the Siebel Strong Encryption Pack.

See the following topics for additional information about data encryption:

• How Data Encryption Works
• Requirements for Data Encryption
• Configuring Encryption and Search on Encrypted Data
• Managing the Key File Using the Key Database Manager
• About Upgrading Data to a Higher Encryption Level