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RE: Transmission security issues
From: "David Gillett" <gillettdavid () fhda edu>
Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2005 10:54:14 -0700
One may choose to trust one provider more than another, on whatever criteria seem appropriate. But the "correct" answer, of course, is to use a VPN in all three cases and avoid the "cloud" question. David Gillett
-----Original Message----- From: Dan Lynch [mailto:dan.lynch () placer ca gov] Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2005 11:39 AM To: security-basics () securityfocus com Subject: Transmission security issues Greetings list, What specific differences exist between the following transmission networks that affect the security of data crossing them: 1) a home user's DSL-based internet connection 2) point-to-point T1 leased from a major provider 3) dark fiber capacity leased from a cable TV provider or local telco In all cases the traffic leaves your zone of explicit control and enters a provider's "cloud". Why do we consider numbers 2 and 3 more secure than 1? As a hypothetical case, would you run a telnet session and log in as admin to a server across any of the three? Why or why not, and what differences between the transmission technologies would affect your decision? Thanks in advance for any insights y'all might have. Also, references to lists more specifically focused on these issues are appreciated. Dan Lynch, CISSP County of Placer Auburn, CA
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- RE: Transmission security issues David Gillett (Jun 06)