Michael Weissenbacher wrote:

>
> There is absolutely no need for a firebird database file to be
> accessible by anyone besides the firebird server.

That's right, and file system protection is generally
reliable.

> Does MS-SQL Server have Database File encryption? Does
> Oracle have it? It's pointless for a real SQL Database.

Well, yes they do. About a third of the first page of hits
from googling "Oracle encryption" are reports of successful
attacks on Oracle's encryption. Unreliable encryption is
like putting a big fat lock on your door - made out of
marzipan.


Regards,


Ann