Re: Telnet vs PcAnywhere

["John O'Connor" <joconnor () ll mit edu>]

Tony

     I would use SSH instead of Telnet.  Telnet passes everything in the clear including passwords. SSH does encryption 
and is more secure.

     If you are  using Windows 2000 server, I would consider terminal server.

     If you are using NT server I would push VNC back through the SSH connection.

     If you are using UNIX or Linux server I would push X back through the SSH connection.

                                                                                                                        
 John O'Connor

Tony Lindsey wrote:

> Folks,
>
> What is the difference in security protection/features between granting an outside vendor VPN access using TELNET 
> versus using PCANYWHERE?  Some of our vendors need vpn access to their servers inside our network..and I have seen 
> the firewall rules set up both ways.
>
> In my discussions with the firewall administrators, security people, network engineers, server administrators, 
> etc...it seems as though the people are using telnet and pcAnywhere interchangeably.  I was always under the 
> impression that telnet was more restrictive.
>
> Tony Lindsey
> Audit and Risk Management Group
> Managed Medical Services LLP
> U.S. Division
>
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