VPN vs. Telnet for Higher Ed?

Golder, Fred Fred.Golder at CENDANT.COM
Wed Dec 29 08:14:49 EST 1999


Telnet and "VPN" are quite different.  They really don't overlap at all
except in one case which I mention latter

Telnet provides no security.  It is clear text so anybody can see what is
being done.  Telnet is also terminal emulation which allows a person to work
on a given machine remotely.

A VPN would secure the communications but it doesn't provide the ability to
work on a machine remotely.

A VPN is a network level security of packets.  Telnet is a method of access
a specific machine remotely.  No overlap.

SSH (Secure SHell) is a way of encrypting a telnet session and maybe a good
option to consider.

What solution is best depends on the specific needs, the specific
environment and what they expect they will want to do in the future.

-Fred Golder

PS have fun with the rest of the research :)
-----Original Message-----
From: Nate C [mailto:nate_21 at HOTMAIL.COM]
Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 1999 10:03 AM
To: VPN at SECURITYFOCUS.COM
Subject: VPN vs. Telnet for Higher Ed?


I am in a sales situation with a university concerning VPN. One of the
questions brought up was what would be the major differences between
instituting a VPN versus the current access method of telnet?

Are there any major differences? Security? Functionality?

Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.

Nate
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