Perl Crypt Modules

OverlordQ has asked for the wisdom of the Perl Monks concerning the following question:

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Re: Perl Crypt Modules by DrManhattan (Chaplain) on Apr 25, 2003 at 00:30 UTC
I use Crypt::CBC with Blowfish on the back end. There's some example code in a similar thread at Re: Data File Encryption. -Matt	[reply]
Re: Perl Crypt Modules by Zaxo (Archbishop) on Apr 24, 2003 at 23:41 UTC
There is no point in using weak encryption. Strong methods are just as easy to use, and generally better implemented. Weak ones tend to lull users into indiscretions by giving the impression that they accomplish something. In a messaging application, key distribution is as important as cryption. Standards like PGP support key handling. After Compline, Zaxo	[reply]
Re: Perl Crypt Modules by Abigail-II (Bishop) on Apr 25, 2003 at 00:03 UTC
I'd use rot13. Abigail (if rot5 was good enough for Ceasar, rot13 is good enough for the world)	[reply]
Re: Re: Perl Crypt Modules by herveus (Prior) on Apr 25, 2003 at 14:11 UTC
Howdy! No. That is not good enough. How about rot26. That ought to be big enough... yours, Michael	[reply]
Re: Re: Perl Crypt Modules by OverlordQ (Hermit) on Apr 25, 2003 at 20:47 UTC
Edit: Lemme rephrase my question. I meant I wan't looking for a 'complicated' encryption standard ala PGP with public/private keys, key exchange, et triple cetra. I was simply looking for a good module that can provide a good strong encryption. Something along the lines of Crypt::Simple or Crypt::CBC which uses other Crypt modules. I was simply asking if anybody could suggest a better.	[reply]
Re: Perl Crypt Modules by Abigail-II (Bishop) on Apr 25, 2003 at 22:52 UTC
I dont really want a full blown encryption standard ala PGP I was looking more towards a cipher that couldn't be broken in 5 minutes. You can't have your cake and eat it. `rot13` fits the first requirement, `PGP` fits the second. Your choice. Abigail	[reply]