Session security depends on several factors, including whether the connection you are using to the host is a trusted connection. If it is not, consider whether private or confidential information will be sent and received. A Telnet session will transmit user ID, password, and other sensitive or private information in an easily readable format.

For maximum security, DO NOT put passwords in script files or run them as mapped keys or as button functions. This information is stored in the SecureCRT configuration file and may be accessible to other users that have access to the computer on which SecureCRT is installed.

Maximum security and privacy on the Internet and local networks requires the use of the Secure Shell Protocols (SSH1 or SSH2) or the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) supported in SecureCRT.

Note that although SecureCRT does support the Telnet protocol, SecureCRT Telnet sessions that are not Telnet/SSL are not encrypted.  Encrypted connections are achieved through the SSH1, SSH2, and Telnet/SSL protocols.

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