Re: Embed passwords (Acme::Clutter idea)

I should mention for everyone that I'm dealing with a mix of Win32 & *nix, and with passwords beyond the OS (databases, LDAP, etc). I couldn't come up with a way to use crypt that could help, but I'm open to suggestions! :D

Beyond security discussions, which I appreciate--my directive isn't to secure the passwords, only to eliminate their plaintextness. *shrug*

--Solo

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Re: Re: Embed passwords (Acme::Clutter idea) by Vennis (Pilgrim) on Feb 21, 2003 at 12:53 UTC
You could just as well just put the password a central textfile, using the mod to get it. Also, I would suggest using a more serious encryption while you're at it. Maybe create a higher level connection module that creates the needed connections for you with the proper user and password, no user nor password in your script. And if you encrypt them both stored in a central file... might make it easier. Q: Why did the Perlmonk cross the road? A: He wanted to escape the match.	[reply]

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Re: Re: Embed passwords (Acme::Clutter idea)
by Vennis (Pilgrim) on Feb 21, 2003 at 12:53 UTC

Also, I would suggest using a more serious encryption while you're at it.

Maybe create a higher level connection module that creates the needed connections for you with the proper user and password, no user nor password in your script. And if you encrypt them both stored in a central file... might make it easier.

Q: Why did the Perlmonk cross the road?
A: He wanted to escape the match.

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