Re: Telnet vs PcAnywhere

[Andreas Happe <andreashappe () gmx net>]

In article <001b01c2e4dd$3d565a90$6401a8c0@bashar>, Igor D. Spivak wrote:
> 2)Telnet should not be used to grant access from the UNTRUSTED to the
> TRUSTED network (internet to lan for example). Telnet sends all information
> in clear text. PC Anywhere is more secure, as it allows for encryption, but
> its not recommended.

the telnet server could encrypt the data stream. I think that is
specified in the telnet docs, so if you're using a telnet server without
encryption/authentification it is you fault.

> 3)telnet should be replaced by SSH ALWAYS <--- there is no reason to use
> TELNET, unless managing an older device, that supports telnet exclusively --
> in that case telnet should be used over a VPN.

well, there are a lot more telnet clients than ssh clients out there and
telnet can be encrypted.

> just my 0.25 cents.

just me .2 (Euro) cents.

Andreas,
please don't produce further tofu
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