Re: SSL and File Downloads
From: Andrew Mitchell (amitchel_at_removecasey.vic.gov.au)
Date: 03/19/04
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Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2004 06:30:44 -0800
Andrew Mitchell <amitchel@removecasey.vic.gov.au> said
> "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.
>
I should add that if you are passing through an ISA server that has been
configured for SSL bridging, it is possible (but highly unlikely) that the
admin of that server could intercept your file.
Andy.
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