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Secure Transmission Medias

In today's current technological industry, what tends to be the most secure transmission medias? What are the least secure? List all that apply for each.

colin_harford

Well, that's a very vague question.

It all depends on the encryption technology and protocols being used. Key size affects its sucess, but also the algorithm, 3DES, SHA-2, etc.

The most secure transmissions are one's that have been encrypted. ie: SSH. Least secure would be those not encrypted. Ie: telnet

anne4moore

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Well I am just looking for your input and opinion based on your use, and expertise. For example, would you continue to use dial-up, T-line tranmissions, DSL, telnet, wireless, etc. Why would you use one over the other? Give specifics (i.e. dial-up security specs vs DSL security specs, etc)...

colin_harford

If your really concerned use good encryption between the two sides.

Wireless = no, unless your connecting to the gateway with encryption, with a method to valid the gateway.

The rest depend on the security, most DSL companies lock down traffic, so no traffic is seen by another client. Cable companies not so much.

Dial up is pretty good.

Without taking other steps, if someone wants to get you, they still can.

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