Re: PPTP viability (was RE: Gauntlet & NTLM)

[Kent Crispin <kent () bywater songbird com>]

On Tue, Oct 14, 1997 at 06:45:20PM -0700, Philip Cox wrote:
[...]
> 1. Is PPTP a viable option for sensitive or possibly classified level
> encryption?
>
> 2. If PPTP is not, what are the other options. ( I can think of 2,
> encrypting routers, or code mods to support SSL)

As Adam points out, only NSA approved encryption can be used for
classified data (at least at llnl and other DOE sites).  I would 
recommend you speak with your ISSO before you go too far own this 
road... 

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