Flame fallout: Microsoft encryption deadline looms Tuesday

04.10.2012
Starting Tuesday platforms will block the use of encryption keys less than 1024 bits so businesses that are still using weaker keys better get busy.

Changing the keys the Microsoft software uses isn't that tricky, but finding all the customer and third-party software in corporate networks that use smaller keys could require some searching.

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Users should download and test whether it breaks connections with existing before putting it into full production, experts say.

Also, automated tools such as those sold by ExtraHop and Venafi can help track down applications that won't comply with the Microsoft update.