http://blogs.msdn.com/b/sanchan/archive/2006/11/02/security-in-sql-2005-encryption-and-decryption.aspxWe recently posted a blog about SQL 2005 Security enhancements, focussing on encryption and decryption. Check it out and let us know what you think. http://blogs.msdn.com/sqlblog/archive/2006/11/02/part-i-data-security-enhancements-in-sql-serveren-USTelligent Evolution Platform Developer Build (Build: 5.6.50428.7875)