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From: joe jesson <jej@chinet.chi.il.us>
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Subject: Security Risks Using IBM's RSCS-to-RSCS?
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Date: 22 Jul 90 15:50:27 GMT
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 I am trying to ascertain the security risks of installing an
RSCS-to-RSCS link from our large (very) SNA network to IBM's
Information Network (IN) to be used for E-Mail (IBM's Expdedite Mail).
The fear is not knowing how a hacker can bring down my network from
IBM's network. Specifically, I remember the infamous "Christmas Card"
sent to all users on IBM's network.

What can be done through RSCS? My network has 30,000 PROFS users on
VM.

Any hackers or security buffs willing to tell?


joe