Re: NTP secure

[<bryan@visi.com>]

> Hi
> 
> I'm wondering if the ntp protocol that operates mainly in UDP can be
> used on a firewall server (to syncronise logfiles) or if it is too
> insecure.

Read the documentation on xntpd.  They have alot on security to prevent
time server spoofing.  I've never bothered with the security features.

> What would you recommend as time syncroniser on a firewall?
> (No big-company thing that would be worth to buy an DCF77 clock for it's
> own, just a fun project...)

Radio synced time clocks are available for under $400, and many are
supported by xntpd.