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Re: one possible motivation for X.509



> Nice discussion....Why do I need to "get the that mapping over a secure
> channel"? The point is not clear to me.....later...Rik

The channel or method by which you derive the name->authorization
mapping must be secure against tampering; if it is not, an attacker
can subvert the mapping and give himself whatever privileges he desires..

					- Bill

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