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  3. October 2014

Re: Retail Terminal with NO Windows


A mobile OS is probably a better choice, but even there you're
talking about lots more functionality than is really needed.


Regarding functionality, that varies from application to application. But I
think the functional expectations for POS are often quite high.

Regarding security, I don't see any problem with mapping a magnetic swipe
reader to an input capable field on an HTML form - which could be hidden.
Nor do I see a problem with using SSL over TCP/IP for a connection with an
IBM i host.

The most vulnerable points of attack would be users unwarily downloading
malware to the POS device - say an iPad. Or possibly connecting to sites
other than the application server.

The mobility of the device could be both an advantage and a disadvantage.
But I think most concerns could be handled either by disabling the device
in some way, only storing it in a secure location, and implementing
policies that limit access and use.

Nathan.

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