Re: How secure is LDAP

[Judd Maltin <judd@thinkpix.com>]

I would recommend reading "Understanding and Deploying LDAP Directory
Services" by Tim Howes.


On Wed, 6 Jun 2001, Linux @ Ramshyam wrote:

> Hi,
> I have just signed up with this list and am new to LDAP.
> Can someone throw some light as to how effective can LDAP be 
> in terms of  "hacking prevention".
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> I think after LDAP is configured, the system paswords are not stored 
> as flat-text files [encrypted], but are maintained in LDAPs Database.
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> If this is true then it should be  more difficult to hack passwords stored 
> in a  DB as compared to a flat-text file.
> 
> If my above understanding is true, then LDAP would feature as a security 
> solution too, appart from being a very good Directory Service.
> 
> Some inputs / views / clarifications please.
> sandeep
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