I have the same problem, I do not know how to protect the database
against users.

Of course, the best way is to protect the server, but in my case, it
cannot work. My application is distributed via Internet, customers
install Firebird and my application in their PC. I cannot access to
their PC, but they have free access and all rights.

Then, they can manipulated the data, change structures, etc... and it
is a really headache for me.


Does somebody has a clue about how to protect or encrypt the database
file in a PC where the user has the administration rights?



Thanks

--- In firebird-support@yahoogroups.com, "kevtey" <kevtey@...> wrote:
>
> 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?
>