If your encryption key generation security depends on people not knowing how you... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		MichaelGG on Jan 30, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Visual Studio and Team Foundation Server will have... If your encryption key generation security depends on people not knowing how you generate keys, then it's totally busted.

rmc on Jan 30, 2013 | [–]

Ah, but the question isn't Is this a good idea? but Is this legally required?

Not always the same.

Rastafarian on Jan 30, 2013 | [–]

It may not depend on it, but it will improve it by some small margin most of the time.

Consider applying for YC's Summer 2026 batch! Applications are open till May 4
Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact