Ibm Unveiling New Encryption Chip

deary65

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In an effort to boost the level of data security on portable computers, cell phones and other gadgets, IBM Corp. is unveiling a method for injecting encryption capabilities into the heart of the machines' circuitry...IBM researchers contend that unless the encryption function is performed by a computer's central processing unit, a supremely savvy hacker can tap into the pathway between the machine's brain and the separate encryption engine.

To guard against that, IBM is announcing Monday that it has developed "SecureBlue" - a set of encryption circuitry that can be integrated into any processor, regardless of its manufacturer.
http://www.forbes.com/home/feeds/ap/2006/04/10/ap2658424.html

Bob63

The co-inventor of public key cryptography works in the same company as me. I have had the privilige of meeting him a few times and hosting him at meetings with my customers.

There are some upcoming changes e.g. elliptic curve cryptography and the move towards open source encryption algorithms, that will make the whole field more interesting in the coming months.

Mike