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Re: PC Anywhere and security
From: "Sap ." <0xsapx0 () gmail com>
Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 10:56:11 -0800
I recommend requiring the use of a VPN by all vendors, then using the remote access software over the VPN, you can use VPN policies or IPSec policies to prevent the remote user from accessing anything but that box. PCAnywhere is not insecure, but a VPN is secure, PCA can suffer from MITM attacks, possible compromise of the client workstation allowing an attacker to use it to gain access to your network. (Think Remote Exploit + Reverse VNC + PCA) - SaP - On 2/21/06, martin samson <martcci () hotmail com> wrote:
Hi group, We used to have PC Anywhere (long long time ago...in the 80's) as a remote support system. We've moved away from it and now a supplier wants to connect to his box with it. What position should the server be to be secure (network, DMZ, special zone)? Can you give me an idea on how secure are the last versions of PC Anywhere? Can a PC Anywhere connection give them access to our network even if the user credential limits the rights to specific directories on his machine ??? Thanks! Marty --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EARN A MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION ASSURANCE - ONLINE The Norwich University program offers unparalleled Infosec management education and the case study affords you unmatched consulting experience. Tailor your education to your own professional goals with degree customizations including Emergency Management, Business Continuity Planning, Computer Emergency Response Teams, and Digital Investigations. http://www.msia.norwich.edu/secfocus ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- EARN A MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION ASSURANCE - ONLINE The Norwich University program offers unparalleled Infosec management education and the case study affords you unmatched consulting experience. Tailor your education to your own professional goals with degree customizations including Emergency Management, Business Continuity Planning, Computer Emergency Response Teams, and Digital Investigations. http://www.msia.norwich.edu/secfocus ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current thread:
- PC Anywhere and security martin samson (Feb 22)
- AW: PC Anywhere and security Thomas Stocker (Feb 23)
- Re: PC Anywhere and security Sap . (Feb 24)
- RE: PC Anywhere and security David Gillett (Feb 24)
- <Possible follow-ups>
- FW: PC Anywhere and security Baker, Richard (Feb 24)
- RE: PC Anywhere and security Sadler, Connie (Feb 28)