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IPCop vs Smoothwall and VNC over SSH
From: Douglas Duckworth <stlpcsecurity () gmail com>
Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2005 08:50:51 -0500
Hello everyone! I am working with a client, who is looking to enable remote access/VPN into the network. The company is rapidly expanding, and my concern is security when considering VNC. I have decided to replace the existing Linksys NAT/Firewall Router with a linux based solution, either IPCop, or Smoothwall. I think I will go with IPCop, becasue I have read the support is better, is this the best solution? Secondly, would VNC over SSH really be the best option for remote access? I have used VNC before, but never over the Internet; I use SSH 2 frequently, and I am aware of its security, however, is this really the best solution? I am referencing: http://martybugs.net/smoothwall/puttyvnc.cgi Which states that, due to forwarding, VNC ports will not be accessible from the Internet, a great relief. Can anyone recommend better third party software which would be cost effective? We are choosing VNC over SSH also because of its open source nature. Regards, Doug
Current thread:
- IPCop vs Smoothwall and VNC over SSH Douglas Duckworth (Aug 22)
- Re: IPCop vs Smoothwall and VNC over SSH security (Aug 23)
- Re: IPCop vs Smoothwall and VNC over SSH Douglas Duckworth (Aug 23)
- <Possible follow-ups>
- RE: IPCop vs Smoothwall and VNC over SSH Stephane Auger (Aug 26)
- Re: IPCop vs Smoothwall and VNC over SSH security (Aug 23)