I believe encryption of Firebird databases has been discussed
earlier, but I could not anything in the RoadMap (from early 2008) -
is there a later one?

Now, the situation is that I may be required to provide encryption
within the databases in the not-too-distant future. Don't ask why -
it is decided so high up in government that people don't really know
the consequences of their actions. They probably don't know what it
is they really want to accomplish either, but think encryption will
be the solution (end of rant).

This may mean that without the ability to encrypt the database (or
fields in the tables) we could find that Firebird is no longer a
viable option. Sigh. The encryption facilities doesn't have to be
provided by the Fb project - a third party solution would be
acceptable (if it were at all possible). Encrypted backups will
probably be a must. Encrypted communication as well (ZeBeDee might
solve this). Disc encryption will not do (as far as I have
heard). I haven't seen the actual requirements yet so the above may
be a little fuzzy.

Any thoughts/consolation/comments welcome.

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Aage J.