Lorian Network | Support | Security
Picture
Security Introduction The security of information traversing the internet has become a concern and a topic of conversation for computer experts and casual users alike.
Web Server Security The Lorian Network run on one of the most secure web serving platforms, a combination of Macintosh hardware and WebStar server software. The server platform is NOT susceptible to the various viruses, worms and trojan horses that you may have heard about in the news media that generally target Windows servers.
FTP Security. Standard FTP access not particularly secure, because Usernames and Passwords are sent as standard text. If a computer "cracker" took the trouble to use "packet sniffer" software to monitor your internet connection they could retrieve your FTP Username and Password, as well as anything else you sent as text. If someone did get your FTP username and password, they could delete, change or replace the pages on your web site.

Still, this takes some knowledge, time and effort to do. If you are concerned about FTP security to your site, contact us and we can set up a different access method.

For security reasons, the Lorian Network does not allow any "anonymous" FTP access. Only registered users are allowed access and only into their own web-site area.
Mail Security Remember that email is sent as plain text, and as such, is NOT really private or secure. Anyone intercepting your email can read it. It's like writing a letter on a postcard. The only reason it is usually private is that because of the millions of email message sent every day, no one usually wants to find yours and read it.

If you really do need your email to be secure, use a product like PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) which encrypts your email message so it cannot be read by anyone without the proper "key." You can get the freeware version of PGP at the MIT Center for PGP. See our Resource section for more links and downloads.
Password Security
 The best thing you can do to insure the security of your email account and your web site is to pick GOOD passwords. Too often people pick passwords that are very easy for them to remember. Unfortunately, that usually means they are also easy for someone else to guess.

One of the WORST things you can do is to write your password on a Sticky-Note and paste it to your computer monitor for anyone to read. DON'T DO THAT or you're just asking for trouble.

In other words, make it so difficult to guess your password that it isn't worth trying. You can still create something that is easy for you to remember.

Tips for creating a good password:

  • Do NOT use a word that is in the dictionary
  • Do NOT use names of family members, pets, etc.
  • Do NOT use place names of Cities, States, etc.
  • Include numbers and / or punctuation marks
  • Use two unrelated words together
MAIL SETUP SUPPORT MAIN
Main Services Rates Equipment Accounts Contact Building Samples Support Resources News
Site and all content © 2000-2004 by Lorian MicroSystems and The Lorian Network, All Rights Reserved Worldwide.