Re: Cryptography - what ever happened to key escrow devices?

From: Gary Fomich, Corporate Protective Solutions LLC <gfo..._at_cpscleveland.com>
Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 08:02:24 -0800 (PST)

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Subject: Cryptography - what ever happened to key escrow devices?
From: "Gary Fomich, Corporate Protective Solutions LLC" <gfo..._at_cpscleveland.com>
To: TSCM-L Professionals List <TSCM-..._at_googlegroups.com>

Hello, what ever became of the key escrow program for crypto devices?

Who maintains they keys to the few remaining devices such as 'clipper
chip' TSD 3600E devices? With the reorganization of federal agencies
prompted by DHS, who ended up as the keyholders? Wasn't it originally
NIST & Treasury?

I probably already know the answer this question, but what do you
think about the use of legacy Clipper Chip devices such as the AT&T
TSD3600 for clients such as law firms and other privacy oriented
organizations? Are they keys still secure? Hopefully most clients
aren't worried about being subjects of LE surveillance and just want
privacy from business competitors.

Are the current CSD3600 versions subject to a back door or cracking by
non-governmental agencies?

On a few occasions I've received concerns about threats from unsavory
'business intelligence' types and a potential, affordable encryption
device.

>From what I understand, the Communications Security Corp devices were
originally intended to retail for under 100 dollars!

Thanks!
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