title: Encrypting SQLite database file on iOS
body: <p>My client asked me if it is possible to encrypt his iOS SQLite file.<br>
  I checked this two resources:  </p>
  
  <p><a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/4254404/encrypt-decrypt-sqlite-file-using-core-data">Encrypt &amp; Decrypt Sqlite file (Using Core Data)</a><br>
  <a href="http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4175" rel="nofollow noreferrer">http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4175</a></p>
  
  <p>Please correct me if I'm wrong, the file will be encrypted so no one will be able to crack into it (although it will be possible for a determined cracker I think).</p>
  
  <p>Core Data queries will run as usual right? I mean there is no performance penalty neither a different API.</p>