VPN is only totally secure when run on copper pairs. when run across the internet it has the same vulnerability considerations as a Router/WIFI. both hardware and encryption. VPN routers have an encryption layer, which must match on both ends. the more expensive Wifi routers and or the ones that have custom applications uploaded, have the same level of security as a VPN.
I use a modified version of busy box in my wifi's that are used. another note: Back end is HTTPS which is suppose to have encryption to and from the client. There is another layer of security by using JNLP. ========================= BJ Freeman Strategic Power Office with Supplier Automation <http://www.businessesnetwork.com/control/automation?forumId=SUPPLYCHAIN> Specialtymarket.com <http://www.specialtymarket.cos> Systems Integrator-- Glad to Assist Chat Y! messenger: bjfr33man Mike sent the following on 6/1/2011 7:58 AM: > The only way I'd allow a wireless device access to the back-end ERP is > through a VPN. This includes deployments in the Amazon cloud. > Separate the backend ERP functions from the public ecommerce/public > functions and deploy a minimal ofbiz instance for ports 80 and 443. > > Deploy a full ofbiz ERP accessible only from the back-end network and > login via a VPN. > > Allowing 'admin' access, even via port 443 is a silly security risk. > Do you think Amazon security would allow this? > > On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 4:04 AM, Jacques Le Roux > <[email protected]> wrote: >> I live with that everyday at the moment. Of course it was not my decision >> and I'd not recommend it, but yes it's VERY safe >> >> Jacques >> >> From: "Adrian Crum" <[email protected]> >>> >>> Okay, so let's unplug every device that might access the internet and fall >>> victim to a malicious attack. Tah dah! We have security but no connectivity. >>> >>> -Adrian >>> >>> On 5/31/2011 10:31 PM, Mike wrote: >>>> >>>> My point is using these wifi devices to access your back-end ERP is >>>> unwise, unless you are using a PPTP VPN, and limit it to just a couple >>>> of users. >>>> >>>> On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 1:58 PM, Adrian Crum >>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> A key logger would circumvent the most sophisticated security systems. >>>>> >>>>> So what is your point? >>>>> >>>>> -Adrian >>>>> >>>>> On 5/31/2011 9:53 PM, Mike wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> I would not feel comfortable accessing a back-end ERP via android and >>>>>> wifi. A nightmare scenario is handing out 20 of these devices to >>>>>> employees who also use it to access the web and other social media >>>>>> sites, and a key-logger is inadvertently installed. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 7:10 AM, BJ Freeman<[email protected]> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> http://www.specialtymarket.com/products/PROMOTIONS/p_10041 >>>>>>> I am working on making a package of hardware and accessories based on >>>>>>> this to be used with web based application. >>>>>>> as you can see the prices are getting reasonable. >>>>>>> this particular one has GPS so can track location for asset tracking. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I believe this is the wave of the future for Enterprise software >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ========================= >>>>>>> BJ Freeman >>>>>>> Strategic Power Office with Supplier >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Automation<http://www.businessesnetwork.com/automation/viewforum.php?f=52> >>>>>>> Specialtymarket.com<http://www.specialtymarket.com/> >>>>>>> Systems Integrator-- Glad to Assist >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Chat Y! messenger: bjfr33man >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >> >> >
