Q: I'm building a secure website, and I require a browser which supports 128-bit encryption. Does Safari support 128-bit encryption for secure network connections?

A: Yes, Safari does support 128-bit encryption as part of its security model. Safari uses the Secure Transport API from Mac OS X's Security Framework for all secure connections. For more information about Security on Mac OS X, or the Secure Transport API, please review the following references:

• Mac OS X Security

• Secure Transport Reference

• Other Security Documentation

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Posted: 2004-09-10