simple encryption question

[Former Member]

Can anyone provide me with a better explanation of what simple encryption means in SQL Anywhere? The manual states that simple encryption is equivalent to "obfuscation", which leaves me just as unknowing as before. In practice, how easy would it be to deobfuscate a SQL Anywhere 10 db. If its easily done, we may need to move our databases to a strong encryption.

[MCMartin]

If you just want to prevent some Script Kiddies or normal users from reading your data you are ok with simple encryption. If you are afraid, that knowledgeable hackers are able to decrypt your credit card infos from the database, then switch to strong encryption.

By the way, if you work for Sony Playstation Network I would also recommend strong encrpytion 😉