Subj : Is binkp/d's security model kaputt?
To   : Oli
From : deon
Date : Thu Sep 02 2021 09:41 pm

  Re: Is binkp/d's security model kaputt?
  By: Oli to All on Thu Sep 02 2021 09:42 am

 > I'm trying to figure out how to configure binkd for reliable security. I see several problems. Part design flaw of the binkp protocol
 > (and FTN tradition), part implementation.

 > IMHO binkd/binkp offers lots of pseudo security and several security and usability pitfalls. Are there any good workarounds or do we
 > need a binkp/2.0?

So I too, would love to see many improvements - that sees this retro hobby still function (with the retro software), but at the core, it leverages modern technologies for the benefits that they bring (improved security, improved authentication, improved authorisation, alternative transport methods).

I actually dont think a binkp/2.0 should do it all (but it probably could). I would also like to see other transport mediums in use - perhaps packet radio, perhaps something like lora - so that systems could communicate independantly of being dependant on a "service provider" (which means whatever is sent between 2 systems should be efficiently sent).

I have a few things to sort out with my new mailer, and then I'd be in a position to proto type something new - but I guess that's only useful if there is something else that uses it too. It would be nice to know that other mailer developers were inspired to make enhancements as well.


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