Mike
McBride
2000-11-23
1.00.00
KDE
KControl
crypto
SSL
encryption

# Encryption Configuration

## Introduction

Many applications within KDE are capable of exchanging information using encrypted files and or network transmissions.

## Use

All encryption schemes are only as strong as their weakest link. In general, unless you have some previous training/knowledge, it is better to leave this module unchanged.

The options within this module can be divided into two groups.

Two options along the bottom of the module Warn on entering SSL Mode and Warn on leaving SSL mode, allow you to determine if KDE should inform you when you enter or leave SSL encryption.

The remainder of the options are about determining which encryption methods to use, and which encryption methods should not be used. Once you have selected the appropriate encryption protocolls, simply click Apply to commit your changes.

Only make changes to this module if specific information about the strength or weakness of a particular encryption method is given to you from a reliable source.

## Section Author

This section written by Mike McBride mpmcbride7@yahoo.com.