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Password Encrytption Security (97 through XP)

All:

I'm aware that there are password "crackers" out there for all the
versions of access. Obvioulsy, it is possible to brute-force /
dictionary attack any of the versions of Access. What I'm looking for
is information that the method of securing database password in Access
has improved since A '97. (Also looking for information discussing
whether later versions Access can enforce a requirement to use stronger
(non-dictionary) passwords.)
Background is that we have a legacy A'97 database using whole database
encryption, used on laptops. It's scheduled for a full re-write, but
not for another year. My manager believes that the the password
encryption technique was "improved" after '97 to require force
brute-force techniques to reveal passwords, instead of easier method,
so as an interim step would like the developers to convert their
application to use Access XP.

I did try to search for this info, but all I seem to come up with is
info on services offering to defeat the password protection. Any
references to my specific request would be greatly appreciated.

d.

Nov 13 '05 #1
2 1077
Don't bother. Your manager is incorrect in his thinking that the
security has improved. It hasn't.

Nov 13 '05 #2
On 1 Jun 2005 15:02:02 -0700, "Chuck Grimsby"
<c.*******@worldnet.att.net> wrote:

Negative. A97's security was worse than the more recent versions.
http://www.trigeminal.com/lang/1033/...asp?ItemID=5#5

However, effectively you are correct: I understand there are cheap
password crackers for all versions of Access. If you want security,
you look at Oracle - oops, I meant SQL Server :-) A light version
thereof you already have in the Access 2000 and up box.

-Tom.

Don't bother. Your manager is incorrect in his thinking that the
security has improved. It hasn't.


Nov 13 '05 #3

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