Tony
I would use SSH instead of Telnet. Telnet passes everything in the clear
including passwords. SSH does encryption and is more secure.
If you are using Windows 2000 server, I would consider terminal server.
If you are using NT server I would push VNC back through the SSH connection.
If you are using UNIX or Linux server I would push X back through the SSH
connection.
John O'Connor
Tony Lindsey wrote:
> Folks,
>
> What is the difference in security protection/features between granting an outside
> vendor VPN access using TELNET versus using PCANYWHERE? Some of our vendors need
> vpn access to their servers inside our network..and I have seen the firewall rules
> set up both ways.
>
> In my discussions with the firewall administrators, security people, network
> engineers, server administrators, etc...it seems as though the people are using
> telnet and pcAnywhere interchangeably. I was always under the impression that
> telnet was more restrictive.
>
> Tony Lindsey
> Audit and Risk Management Group
> Managed Medical Services LLP
> U.S. Division
>
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