sccm@tcistl2.UUCP (Mason) (05/03/89)
We are trying to increase security for our computer center. Some time ago I recall seeing somewhere a "black box" placed between a modem and the rs-232 port that would implement additional security by requiring entry of a password before ever allowing entry to the computer's security password system. If an incorrect password was given, the box would required a 30 second or greater delay before accepting another password attempt. Does anyone know of current sources for such equipment, aside from modems that have such functionality "built in" ? As a second possible solution, can such a delay "after bad password" be implemented in getty ? Please e-mail responses, and I will post digest. Thanks and regards, Stephen Cofort-Mason uunet!tcistl2!sccm