RE: [PHP] Password encyption

From: Date: Fri, 02 Jul 2004 20:23:41 +0000
Subject: RE: [PHP] Password encyption
Groups: php.general 
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>[snip] >I realize the key needs to be stored somewhere which is part of the >problem of how to make it a bit more secure. I just don't feel safe if >a password in a flat file in clear text. Ideally the database should >support something >like an ssh style public/private Key auth where the private Key is >stored internally to the database. Though I don't know if any databases >out there actaully do that or if it would be worth the time to set up >and learn for >me. >[/snip] > >Have you aactually checked the documentation of your database? It may be >quite simple. > Yes I have looked though since I'm not 100% sure what I'm looking for it is hard to come up with a solid answer. I'm just looking for a more secure way to connect to my database through PHP and was hoping to find some suggestions here, not get the run around. _________________________________________________________________ Check out the latest news, polls and tools in the MSN 2004 Election Guide! http://special.msn.com/msn/election2004.armx

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