Thursday, January 27, 2022

What's Best for Remote Workers: VDI or VPN?

VPN serves to create a secure tunnel between an endpoint device and the company network allowing secure remote access to company network from an internet location. When granting VPN access, administrators need to carefully allow access permissions to required systems, allowing users only to access designated...

Any vulnerabilities on using the windows 7?

MS  Windows 7 reached end of life by January  14, 2020. However Windows 7 Extended Security Updates (ESU) provides security updates for critical and important issues as defined by Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) for a maximum of three years from Jan 14, 2020. ESU is available only...

Monday, January 3, 2022

Does telnet client represent a security?

I always advice to disable telnet unless telnet use is absolutely necessary. Telnet sends authentication details (username and password) in clear text, allowing packet sniffers to read credentials. Further this can be used as a callout mechanism by malware. Disabling the Telnet service will prevent...