Re: Encrypted Swap

Alan Cox (alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk)
Tue, 7 Aug 2001 17:54:56 +0100 (BST)


> On Tue, Aug 07, 2001 at 11:23:04AM +0200, Helge Hafting wrote:
> A relatively cheap way might be a custom pci
> card with a self-destruct RAM bank for
> storing the decryption keys. Opening the
> safe cause the card to zero the RAM.
>
> Custom PCI card? You can already buy such beasts (the tamper on them
> presently has no pins on it, just vacant pads, but you could attach it
> to a case if you wanted).

Since several people have asked me directly about the IBM thing

http://www-124.ibm.com/developerworks/oss/4758/index.html

And no I've no idea how much they cost, but since it says 'and talk to a
4758 PCI specialist' I suspect its not $25 a shot 8)
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