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Version Hash Exportable Recoverable Environment In Service
Ver 1.0 MD5 Yes Yes Static IP EOS
Ver 2.0 SHA1 Yes Yes Static IP Yes
Ver 2.2 SHA1 Yes Yes Static or Dynamic IP Yes
Ver 3.0 MD5 + SHA1 Yes No Static or Dynamic IP No
Version 1.0 recommended use
Ver 1.0 has reached its End Of Service. Retired due to potential crashes announced in the Md5 algorithm
Version 2.0 recommended use
Ver 2.0 is recommened for use in machines with static IP' s. Useage includes Web and other servers which have applications which require local encryption services, such as password storage etc... This is the highest level of security, but not practical for useage where the services being interfaced with will be utlized away from the machine of origin. Recoverability complies with all proposed FBI standards, but still maintains practical level of security. Recommended for home, small to medium sized businesses where key recovery may be a factor.
Version 2.2 recommended use
Ver 2.2 is recommened for use in machines with dynamic IP's. Designed for useage where the services being interfaced will be utilized away from the machine of origin. Recoverability complies with all proposed FBI standards, but still maintains practical level of security. Recommended for home, small to medium sized businesses where key recovery may be a factor.
Version 3.0 recommended use
Scheduled release early in 2010.