September 29, 2006, Newsletter Issue #34: SSL Tunnels, Desktop Management, and Windows

Tip of the Week

Trying to create a secure SSL tunnel between two Windows systems to perform do desktop management on the remote system?

If you're used to a UNIX environment, then you probably miss the convenience of SSH. Building a secure tunnel between two windows machines is a bit trickier and requires multiple steps and more than just a console to administer the remote machine. The good news is that all the components you need to create a secure connection to a remote Windows computer for remote administration needs is freely available, including VNC, OpenSSL, and Stunnel.

For a detailed guide on this process, check out:
http://www.securityfocus.com/infocus/1677

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