[TriLUG] how does one permit root telnet

[Mark Turner]

Ryan Leathers wrote:
> You don't hear this one every day.
> I need to allow root telnet access to a Linux host.

You can add a measure of security to this by using a one-time-password
scheme such as S/Key. It won't keep folks from sniffing your traffic,
but it will prevent unauthorized access to your system.

Check out this link:

http://freshmeat.net/projects/pam_skey/

Cheers,
Mark

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Mark Turner
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