Dimitry Sibiryakov wrote:

>> 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. ...
>
> What's the problem? Encrypt any data before you put it into database
> and relax. Data will be encrypted, backup - also (without any effort).
> What is more important, this way you'll ensure that nobody can bypass
> your application.
>

Well, one problem is that encrypting data that way makes indexes
useless for range retrievals.

Cheers,


Ann