Re: Encryption

John G. Thompson (jgt10@livingston.com)
Mon, 28 Oct 1996 08:04:50 -0800 (PST)

On Sat, 26 Oct 1996, Paul Schaller wrote:
>
> I regularly use the windows based management package to add names to a
> small portmaster database on a PM2E. I know for a fact that you can sniff
> these packets out and gain password info when telnetting in and setting
> passowrds.
>
> Has PM ever thought of an encryption method for managing a PM? Yes I am
> aware of RADIUS..

Yes, encryption is being thought about alot around Livingston.

I wouldn't worry too much about your packets being sniffed on your local
network. Consider that if someone can sniff packets off your local
network they have already broken into your network and your host machines
so your security is gone anyway. Sigh. :)

JGT
internet petrochemcial primate

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