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[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] RE: Cleaned up iSCSI security requirements textcc:'ing the list on a question of general interest ... > I need to satisfy my curiosity, so I'd like to ask you why is it that "Data > origin authentication' is not optional or negotiable? I'm not aware of any > other IETF protocol that mandates use of security in this way. Pls don't > take to be a position for/against it. It's pure curiosity at this point The current status is that it's mandatory to implement due to threats such as TCP hijacking. It's optional to use, and I need to make sure the revised draft makes this clear. Good catch. Thanks, --David --------------------------------------------------- David L. Black, Senior Technologist EMC Corporation, 42 South St., Hopkinton, MA 01748 +1 (508) 435-1000 x75140 FAX: +1 (508) 497-8500 black_david@emc.com Mobile: +1 (978) 394-7754 ---------------------------------------------------
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