On Wed, Apr 13, 2005 at 09:59:01AM -0700, Mike wrote:
> So, I am in the middle of installing amanda at a client location and 
> they come in and ask me about security.  Specifically can someone else 
> backup or restore their data.
> 
> Where can I find a good answer to this question?
> 
> I have been using amanda for years and never really  thought about it, 
> but I guess its a good and valid question.

Using amanda tools, root access is required.
Using non-amanda tools anyone who can access the tape and the tape drive
could use /bin/{dd|restore|tar|gzip} to access the data.

You could encrypt using an inline encryption cmd and an amdump or gtar wrapper.
Pointers to a paper describing that have been posted often.

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