RE: Security - Scripting Passwords

["Scott Johnson" <sjohnson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

What flavor of scripting?  Some script languages like VBScript/WSH can be
encoded so that the source for them is not in the clear.

-- Scott J.

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> 
> We have a discussion going here about the benefits and pitfalls of
> having remote scripted processes utilize OS/400 profiles and, thus,
> their scripted passwords in order to connect and execute.  We run into
> issues contrary to our password expiration policy, the passing of the
> password in the clear across the wire, not to mention the 
> fact that the
> password exists in the clear in a file or data area.
> 
> I am seeking any and all suggestions / opinions on the best way around
> using scripted sign on credentials. 
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> Steven W. Martinson, CISSP, CISM
> Manager of OutLink Security
> Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.
> 7800 Willowchase Blvd.
> Houston, TX.  77070
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