Re: SQL*net and secuity

Brian Cameron <2020sol_at_mpx.com.au> writes:

> Hi,
>
> We are looking at implementing sql*net access to some of our
> administrative systems and I have heard varying comments about
> SQL*Net and secuirty issues. eg
>
> "user names and password are passed over a network as clear text and is
> able to be accessed by a network sniffer"
Passwords are always encrypted. User names are passed over in the clear. If you need them to be encrypted, then I suggest that you get the Advanced Networking Option.

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                                        Hope this helps,
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                                        Rick
                                        Rick Wessman
                                        Security and Directory Technologies
                                        Server Technologies
                                        Oracle Corporation
                                        rwessman_at_us.oracle.com