Would it be fair to say that sending TXT messages (by whatever protocol) is as secure as an email ? i.e. it hops from one ISP to another
Would the answer then be to send a TXT or email "You have important information at wherever", and place the message on a secure server where a log-in is required? S On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 9:45 AM, Jarvis, Matthew <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > I have several sites sending text messages via SMTP & SNPP. I prefer > > SNPP as it goes directly to the host then directly to the tower. SMTP > > tends to have a delay of a few minutes depending on the queue of the > > mail server at the time. > > > > > As I become more educated on what is involved here.... > > I am sending to cell phones... I am currently using SMTP which I am now > learning can not be used because it isn't secure and (could) involve > multiple hops/storage from server to server. Security is a requirement > as these messages could contain protected patient information. > > I am also learning that (I think) SNPP does similar to what you said - > goes directly to the service provider and then to the tower (broadcast), > and finally to the phone. > > Thanks, > > Matthew Jarvis || Business Systems Analyst > IT Department > McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center > 1460 G Street, Springfield, OR 97477 || Ph: 541-744-6092 || Fax: > 541-744-6145 > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Disclaimer: This electronic message may contain information that is > Proprietary, Confidential, or legally privileged or protected. It > is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and entity named > in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this > message, please notify the sender immediately and delete the > material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy > this message and do not disclose its contents or take any action in > reliance on the information it contains. > [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/CAG1nNy_9AfPTxK-rYzEcFaNYav8xpmRXepa67Pr9eG9TOtk=b...@mail.gmail.com ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
