[389-users] Security Level = Domestic

[Rich Megginson]

Gerrard Geldenhuis wrote:
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> Sent: 06 August 2010 18:17
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> Subject: Re: [389-users] Security Level = Domestic
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> Gerrard Geldenhuis wrote:
>   
>> Hi
>> In the management console there is a Security level: domestic
>>
>> I found no reference to this in the documentation and a quick google revealed this page:
>> http://docs.sun.com/source/816-5567-10/3_consol.htm
>>
>> which suggest that this has to do with the type and level of encryption used.
>>
>> Thus this refer to the level of encryption used in the SSL certificates?
>>
>>     
> Yes, and it is obsolete.  The security level is always domestic (since
> 2001 or so).
>
> So there is no option of using other security encryptions...?
I don't even know if it is possible to use "export" encryption any more.
> (Conspiracy theorists might have objections)
If you're paranoid, you definitely wouldn't want to use "export" encryption.
> Would it be worth while removing it completely from the UI?
>   
Yes.  Please file a bug (if there's not one open already).
> Regards
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