Telnet, Rsh, Rlogin, Rcp, and FTP are commonly used methods to access files and execute commands on remote servers. They are available in most operating systems and work seamlessly in multi-platform environments. However, this convenience comes with major security risks.

The white paper describes some common vulnerabilities and known exploits of plaintext file and details eight areas to examine when seeking and evaluating products and technologies for an FTP and Telnet replacement.