Colleagues,
I am becoming increasingly concerned about the use of the freeware
version of VNC by some GP software vendors and support organisations to
remotely access GP computer systems for support purposes.
I am now aware of two organisations doing this, typically using the 2002
vintage freeware version. My view is that this is not secure enough.
Among other sources reflecting that view the RealVNC website itself is
promoting both their current personal and enterprise editions, which
they compare to the old freeware versions, as offering better security
for use over the Internet.
I personally wouldn't use it 'bare' but would do so inside a VPN. I've
also spoken to the support manger at one division that provides
fee-for-service support, and they won't use it either.
Comments please ladies and gentlemen!
Greg
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Greg Twyford
Information Management & Technology Program Officer
Canterbury Division of General Practice
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Ph.: 02 9787 9033
Fax: 02 9787 9200
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