Re: SSL and File Downloads

From: Andrew Mitchell (amitchel_at_removecasey.vic.gov.au)
Date: 03/19/04 

Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2004 02:07:31 -0800

"Dan Dunkers" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> said

> If I am downloading an excel file using HTTPS page, is
> the excel file secure in the transmission. Meaning, can
> someone with a sniffer grab my excel file and be able to
> read it.
>

The file is fairly secure and is encrypted. Normal packet sniffing cannot
determine what is in the file.

Regards
Andy.

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