Sep132017 by sysadminNo Comments

ECI TruSecc PCC-VPN

General, Research, Technology
ECI TruSecc PCC-VPN Our PCC (Private Communication Ciruit) framework is based on OpenVPN's VPN security model and RealVNC RFB protocol for VNC can be summarized as such: Use the IPSec ESP protocol for tunnel packet security, but then drop IKE in favor of SSL/TLS for session authentication. This allows for a lightweight, portable VPN implementation that draws on IPSec's strengths, without introducing the complexity of IKE. PCC stands for Private Communication Circuit.  PCC’s Benefit a company in the following ways - Extends Geographic Connectivity- a PCC connects remote workers to central resources, making it easier to set up global operations. Boosts Employee Productivity- A PCC solution enables telecommuters to boost their productivity by 22% - 45% (Gallup Organization and Opinion Research) by eliminating time-consuming commutes and by creating uninterrupted time…
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Jun212017 by sysadminNo Comments

Secure Email Options for Message Privacy

General, Technology
Fairly Secure, Actually via Creative Commons Search Many of us had assumed our feeble Gmail passwords were secure enough to keep prying eyes out of our email accounts. But with revelations that the NSA can pretty much demand any email service turn over valuable and private information about our email, more attention has been turning to sources for encrypted secure email services. So what can you use for secure email now?  Email is basically not secure. There are steps you can take to protect yourself, through both free and paid services, but the U.S. government has shown its willingness to compel even legendary secure email services like Lavabit--which Edward Snowden used for five years--to shut down. If you're truly paranoid, here are your options. Instant Messaging Instant messaging, often referred…
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Jun122017 by sysadminNo Comments

RFC 3156

Research, RFC, Technology
Network Working Group M. Elkins Request for Comments: 3156 Network Associates, Inc. Updates: 2015 D. Del Torto Category: Standards Track CryptoRights Foundation R. Levien University of California at Berkeley T. Roessler August 2001 MIME Security with OpenPGP Status of this Memo This document specifies an Internet standards track protocol for the Internet community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements. Please refer to the current edition of the "Internet Official Protocol Standards" (STD 1) for the standardization state and status of this protocol. Distribution of this memo is unlimited. Copyright Notice Copyright (C) The Internet Society (2001). All Rights Reserved. Abstract This document describes how the OpenPGP Message Format can be used to provide privacy and authentication using the Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME) security content types described in RFC…
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Jun122017 by sysadminNo Comments

RFC 4880

Research, RFC, Technology
Network Working Group J. Callas Request for Comments: 4880 PGP Corporation Obsoletes: 1991, 2440 L. Donnerhacke Category: Standards Track IKS GmbH H. Finney PGP Corporation D. Shaw R. Thayer November 2007 OpenPGP Message Format Status of This Memo This document specifies an Internet standards track protocol for the Internet community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements. Please refer to the current edition of the "Internet Official Protocol Standards" (STD 1) for the standardization state and status of this protocol. Distribution of this memo is unlimited. Abstract This document is maintained in order to publish all necessary information needed to develop interoperable applications based on the OpenPGP format. It is not a step-by-step cookbook for writing an application. It describes only the format and methods needed to read, check, generate,…
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May52017 by sysadminNo Comments

RFC 8077

Research, RFC, Technology
Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) L. Martini, Ed. Request for Comments: 8077 G. Heron, Ed. STD: 84 Cisco Obsoletes: 4447, 6723 February 2017 Category: Standards Track ISSN: 2070-1721 Pseudowire Setup and Maintenance Using the Label Distribution Protocol (LDP) Abstract Layer 2 services (such as Frame Relay, Asynchronous Transfer Mode, and Ethernet) can be emulated over an MPLS backbone by encapsulating the Layer 2 Protocol Data Units (PDUs) and then transmitting them over pseudowires (PWs). It is also possible to use pseudowires to provide low-rate Time-Division Multiplexed and Synchronous Optical NETworking circuit emulation over an MPLS-enabled network. This document specifies a protocol for establishing and maintaining the pseudowires, using extensions to the Label Distribution Protocol (LDP). Procedures for encapsulating Layer 2 PDUs are specified in other documents. This document is a…
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