> hi i would like to know is there any possible ways that i can protect
> my firebird database from unauthorised user.
>
> currently the database (*.fdb) is stored in a networked pc. alot of
> people have the access to it. but not all of them has the right to
> access it. due to lack of security anyone can just copy out the fdb
> any open it up at their workstation or home.
>
> is there any way that i can protect this? either directly protect the
> data (encryption) or the database?

NONE of your users need direct access to the .fdb file.

Why did you do that?

Martijn Tonies
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