> Should the IV be of the same length as the key > for a given symmetric cipher or can it have any > length?
IV should be equal in length to the block size of the cipher (not the key size). Yes IV can be of a different length - but unless you fully understand the implications, I advise against it. *********************************************************************** Bear Stearns is not responsible for any recommendation, solicitation, offer or agreement or any information about any transaction, customer account or account activity contained in this communication. *********************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Gnupg-users mailing list Gnupg-users@gnupg.org http://lists.gnupg.org/mailman/listinfo/gnupg-users
