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On Apr 9, 2008, at 11:04 AM, Tom Rockwell wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Is there a requirement that websites that use netid for  
> authentication be ssl encrypted, or at least perform the  
> authentication using ssl?
>
> Given that several MSU websites that use netid for authentication  
> allow access to personal information, I'm wary of using netid over a  
> plain text link.  Note that the non-encrypted site is not an  
> official MSU site.


I would certainly not advise splashing your MSU NetID and password  
anywhere outside of MSU resources, regardless of encryption (or lack  
thereof).

./mk
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Matt Kolb  <[log in to unmask]>
Academic Technology Services
Michigan State University