Re: Fwd: exchange data between two different systems

["H. Kurth Bemis" <kurth () kurthbemis com>]

You say no "direct connection" is available due to security reasons, but 
email is accessible on each machine?  I consider email a HUGE security 
hole, considering it is transmitted in plain text, then stored in plain 
text on the mail server, then possibly stored in plain text on the 
target system.  Not to mention the numerous points between both systems 
for interception.

You didn't mention what OS you are using.  I'll assume *nix.

You could use tar up the files you wish to transfer, then encrypt and 
sign them using gnupg, attach them to an email, either via a script or 
manually, and send them that way.  At the other end, reverse the process.

That's a pretty messy solution though.

I might try to push you in the direction of using ssh tunnels or scp 
with public keys.  It will be considerably easier to setup and maintain, 
and very secure (keep your keys safe!).

hth
~k

Mohammad N. Tina wrote:
> Hi,
> i am in process to start exchanging data with another system, there
> will no direct connection due to security reasons.(from my side and
> there), I am thinking to exchange data using XML files send via
> email...
>
> is there a best way to exchange data, i am open to recommendation
>
> Thanks