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From: dhenson@islenet.UUCP (Donald D. Henson)
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Subject: Re: one-time pads etc.
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Date: Sun, 4-May-86 15:56:26 EDT
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> On the other hand, last I heard, it does NOT authorize use of DES, nor,
> I believe, RSA, for protecting classified information.  Draw your own
> conclusions..

Wrong on both counts.  DES can be used for protecting classified information.
You have to get approved keys from NSA, though.  RSA is not used now for
classified, but several systems are under development.

Don Henson
Infosys Consulting