Re: Securing OOB

[Andrew Latham <lathama () gmail com>]

On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 8:40 AM, Eric <eric () roxanne org> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> It seems that the current practice is to use a DSL line, as opposed to a modem, for accessing an OOB a console server 
> at a remote colo.  From a security standpoint, what do people generally do - trust the console server, repurpose an 
> old linksys box from my house or put in a full firewall?
>
> Eric :)

There are hardware solutions for this type of install.  Often it is
best to add/create networks for access from multiple points at once.
My suggestion is
http://www.lantronix.com/it-management/branch-office/securelinx-slb.html

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