Re: NetMeeting secure? (fwd)

[Jennifer Galvin <jgalvin () digex net>]

> 5. The H.323 video conferencing standard NetMeeting is build around uses
> a standard IP port to make a connection to a network. The H.323 control
> channel can spawn several auxiliary channels that use random IP ports,
> making it difficult for firewall security systems to detect and monitor
> H.323 traffic.


Basically, number 5 sums it up.  If you can't monitor this traffic easily,
then it is a considerable security risk.  Not to mention you will probably
have to accept connections on a range of ports, which would leave gaps for
a possible attacker.  But it's up to you to decide how much of a security
risk this is for your data and your network.

Jennifer Galvin