freebsd security - Jul 2003 - Custom crypto in hardware

Hi Freebies!!

I know F-BSD 4.8 supports a framework in the kernel to use crypto
functions from hifn crypto cards. Is there any of these cards that
support custom crypto? What is the best route to go if I want to support
IPSec (and maybe other) crypto functions but with custom crypto
algorithms?
Any info or ideas will be appreciated.

Thanks
Peut

>I know F-BSD 4.8 supports a framework in the kernel to use crypto
>functions from hifn crypto cards. Is there any of these cards that
>support custom crypto? What is the best route to go if I want 
>to support
>IPSec (and maybe other) crypto functions but with custom crypto
>algorithms?
Implemented crypto algorithms are listed here :
	http://www.freebsd.org/cgi/man.cgi?query=hifn
For other one, it is not possible.

oc

Custom crypto in hardwareYour question is very interesting.  I would like to
know why prompted looking for a custom algorithm?

My company produces a dual gigabit NIC card with a multi-threaded processor on
the NIC card.  The card allows developers to write a driver and download what
ever code you desire to the NIC card to offload the processing from the main
CPU.  I like to get peoples interest if they like a opportunity to test-drive
this card once its available.

Peut,  I think our card will do what you want it to do and more, but you need
someone to write/port software for it.

Regards,
~koroush
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Peut Kotze 
  To: security@freebsd.org 
  Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2003 4:11 AM
  Subject: Custom crypto in hardware


  Hi Freebies!! 

  I know F-BSD 4.8 supports a framework in the kernel to use crypto 
  functions from hifn crypto cards. Is there any of these cards that 
  support custom crypto? What is the best route to go if I want to support 
  IPSec (and maybe other) crypto functions but with custom crypto 
  algorithms? 
  Any info or ideas will be appreciated. 

  Thanks 
  Peut 
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