[uMap] security

[michael spreng]

Hi

The hidden link is a very thin layer of security, I would not rely on
that. The most tangible effect of that setting is that the map won't be
advertised on the front page. To hide it effectively you should log in
(and all collaborators at well) and set "Who can view" to editors only.
And of course add your collaborators as editors.

While volunteers are working hard to keep the servers as secure as
possible, you get no guarantee.

But the great thing about umap is that it is open source. You can run
your own instance in your private network for example. It's not that
difficult to set up your won private instance. If you require security
of a certain level, I think that is the way to go.

Michael

On 08.10.20 04:35, trevl at posteo.net wrote:
> Hello,
> This is my first message to this list.
> I am using umap to build a map project in a workplace setting.
> The map project is closed (hidden) from all users who do not have the
> link to the map project.
> 
> I am wondering if someone can tell me how secure the data in my map
> project is.
> I am suspecting that anyone who happens upon my umap-project-name, will
> see my map project and all the data it holds.
> 
> However... I am wondering if the map server (in France??) is secure from
> infiltration.?
> 
> If in the future I need to remove/delete the map project, is my map data
> properly erased?
> 
> Thanks Trev
> 
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