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RE: iSeries passwords


On Tue, 18 Nov 2003, Hall, Philip wrote:
> Not *just* SSL, you can also use 5250E (no, the E doesn't represent
> Encrypted :o) it's for Enhanced) to *not* have your password sent in the
> clear.

That has absolutely no impact on the CHGPWD command, or the standard
sign-on screen.  It only affects the "bypass sign-on screen" password
which is sent before the 5250 data commences.   Even then, it only
encrypts the password nothing else.

> But if you're using the short 10 char passwords, I wouldn't worry too
> much about whether it's in the clear or not. The difference to the
> 'man-in-the-middle' is only a matter of a few minutes.

Why do you say that?

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