Synthetic-Geeks - TLS/SSL Encryption and Security Information



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TLS/SSL Encryption and Security Information

What is TLS and SSL

TLS (Transport Layer Security) and SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) are ways to encrypt the information being sent between two or more computers.

Our Security Mission

First and foremost, all services passwords are stored as a sha1 hash, they are NOT STORED IN PLAIN TEXT like you will find on most other networks.

Second, all links between servers are encrypted with 256 bit AES.

Third, all network admins use encrypted connections. This makes sure that no personal info ever gets transmitted to a non-encrypted user. This is a policy not found on other networks, but it ensures if you use encryption that you are getting the most out of it.

Lastly we offer a channel where only encrypted connection using clients may join. #Synthetic-SSL

How can I get in on this security stuff?

Linux/unix/OSX users: Install openssl (most distros come with this) and use your favorite client to connect! SSL on ports 1337 and 6697.

Windows users: I will give an example of how to get mIRC working with OpenSSL since its the most widely used client for windows.

1. If you do not have the Visual C++ 2008 Redistributables installed, you will need to install them.
    - Visual C++ 2008 Redistributables for Win2000 SP4; Server03; Vista; WinXP Download
    - Visual C++ 2008 Redistributables (64 bit) for Server03; Vista; WinXP Download

2. Install Win32 OpenSSL
    - Win32 OpenSSL v0.9.8k Download

3. Start (or restart) mIRC so it can load the SSL dlls.

4. Its easy to connect to a server with SSL in mIRC. Simply add a + in front of the port. SSL on ports 1337 and 6697
    Example: /server irc.syntheticgeeks.com:+1337
    Example for a new window (such as in a script): /server -m irc.syntheticgeeks.com:+1337

IRC:
irc.syntheticgeeks.com