[Tutor] Randomize SSN value in field
W W
srilyk at gmail.com
Thu May 22 19:26:18 CEST 2008
On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 12:17 PM, taserian <taserian at gmail.com> wrote:
> so that I can relate it back to the original SSN when needed.
Oh! Oops! I didn't clearly understand this sentence the first time.
Yes, you want to learn about cryptography. Google for Bruce Schneier -
one of the world's foremost crypto experts.
PGP is a form of cryptography. Basically, using something like PGP
should suit your needs, though if you're worried about the security of
the SSN, there are various other concerns to take into account.
HTH,
Wayne
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