Re: Monitoring PC LOG REPORTS via DMP XR200/ICOM and Linux

[Robert L Bass <sales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

You'd win the bet, too.  Alarm panel manufacturers don't like to spend money
and, more importantly, EEPROM real estate on encryption.  Besides, encryption of
the log files and alarm reporting signals would do nothing to enhance the
security of the system.

For clarification, the software which panel manufacturers like Napco issue
encrypts the data files stored on the downloader PC.  It does not, however,
encrypt the messages the PC and the panel.  Some downloaders don't even encrypt
the data files.

> If I were a betting guy, I would wager in fact that the messages are
> pretty much sent in the clear with just some header info up front.

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

Bass Burglar Alarms
The Online DIY Store
http://www.BassBurglarAlarms.com

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