[foxboro] Go Global security issue

From: "Penndorf, Rocco (RP)" <RPPenndorf@xxxxxxx>
To: "'foxboro@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'" <foxboro@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 02:47:55 -0500

Hello list,

i've got a security question regarding GoGlobal. I've heard that Telnet program 
(GoGlobal is using telnet to establish session to host machine) does not code 
the username and password information when sending to the hostmachine. So, i've 
been told, it is possible by using a sniffer program to find out 
usernames/passwords just by "listening" the network traffic.I really don't what 
kind of "hacker" knowledge somebody must have to intrude into a enterprise 
network and catch password information but i think it's worth raising the 
question and ask for your experiences.  

Questions:

(1) Is there a chance to make GoGlobal more secure?
(2) Are there better (more secure) solutions on the market (please provide 
examples).


Best Regards

_______________________________
Rocco Penndorf
Sr.Process Control Engineer / Acrylic Acid Plant
DOW - Boehlen
Tel.: +49 (0) 34206-8-7524
Fax: +49 (0) 34206-8-7522
E-Mail: rppenndorf@xxxxxxx


 
 
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