ADSM-L

Re: firewall and security

1998-09-10 11:16:25
Subject: Re: firewall and security
From: Rui Malheiro <rmalheiro AT MAIL.TELEPAC DOT PT>
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 15:16:25 GMT
Replying to: "david de leeuw david@bgumail" <david AT BGUMAIL.BGU.AC DOT IL> 
(Wed,
9 Sep 1998 10:27:03 +0200)

>We need to back up sensitive data from a client behind a firewall, managed
>by a security minded manager.
>
>The adsm server is not behind the firewall.
>
>Can I show that:
>
>1. data backed up to a adsm server is save from access by others
>
>2. the "hole" in the firewall can not be exploited by hackers
>
>              firewall
>
>  secure        |
>  system ------------------adsm server -------other adsm clients
>  client                       |
>                               |------ internet

Does it mean that the ADSM server is *on* the internet? That means that data
security could be compromised by anyone who gains access to the ADSM server.

--
Rui Malheiro,
Rui Malheiro,
6 Mil - Tecnologias de Informacao
URL: <http://www.6mil.pt/>
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