@Vince
I think it is always good to be vigilant with any new technology, when bearing in mind the benefits it can bring
Maybe it was an over-simplification calling this a VPN, it is a Secure connection, between our centralized server and the OGNR Client Groundstation's
1. We have secured the traffic in and out of the OGN-R to disable any chance of the data being tampered with - it was previously completely open.
2. Access to the device is, as before, password controlled. Like any computer system or router/modem, not changing the password is a security risk even on a LAN. No-one can access the OGN-R without knowing the password.
3. If the OGN-R administrator would like us to log-in to diagnose/fix any problems, he can temporarily give us a password to allow a log-in.
This will give us great flexibility in maintenance across the network, especially for remote locations
PilotAware Team