APC Network Management Card AP9617 - Manual (Page 87)

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USER’S GUIDE
network management card
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Authentication
Authentication versus encryption
The Network Management Card controls access by providing basic
authentication through user names, passwords, and IP addresses, but
provides no type of encryption. These basic security features are sufficient
for most environments, in which sensitive data is not being transferred.
Firewalls
Although some methods of authentication provide a higher level of security
than others, complete protection from security breaches is almost
impossible to achieve. Well-configured firewalls are an essential element in
an overall security scheme.