AES and Hardware

[ahbushnell]

Does the AES code listed in the NetBurner Security Libraries document use the encryption hardware in the processor?

Is AES included in the standard software or is it in the separate security package?

Thanks
Andy

[dciliske]

The processors on all netburner modules do not crypto accelerators. We specifically use the versions without those modules enabled due to export restrictions. As a result, no, the libraries do not use the crypto accelerators.

-Dan

[ahbushnell]

Does the AES code have extra cost?

[dciliske]

While I'm not entirely familiar with the Security libraries, everything in it is one lump price. Oh, I missed your second question. Yes, the security libraries are a separate package from the normal software. This is partly due to export rules and partly due to uptick in support using them. It's $495 for the module license of the SSH/SSL libraries. The AES code is part of these libraries. Paul's the one who could give you more details, or send an email to sales@netburner.com.

Sorry I can't give you more details than that :/

-Dan

[ahbushnell]

Thanks!

[pbreed]

The simple public domain AES encoder/decoder (IE just AES not SSL or SSH) is part of the standard library, not extra cost.
If you want AS based SSL or SSH then you must buy the software.

Paul