Securing encrypted data in RAM vs MSSQL

Hello All,

Is anyone aware of a way to store encrypted sensitive data in RAM for
access via a web application using ASP? It would be posted in the same
manner.
Is storing in RAM preferable to using an encrypted database, in this
case SQL 2000?
Is there anyway to securely delete or timeout the data after a certain
period of time?
If you discard the data are there potential problems with California SB
1386 and being able to track intrusions and possible data compromise?

I'm not a developer, but want a better solution than what the developers
and client have proposed.

Thanks in advance
Dave Andrews
PINT, Inc
2105 Garnet Ave. Suite E
San Diego, CA 92109
TEL 858.270.2086
FAX 858.270.0410
Received on Jul 01 2004