How can the standard password obfuscation mechanism be made more secure with passwords sent on the wire (non-SSL)?

How can the standard password obfuscation mechanism be made more secure with passwords sent on the wire (non-SSL)?

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Article ID: KB0091838

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TIBCO Enterprise Message Service -
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Description

Resolution:
Using a custom built JAAS plug-in with EMS 5.0 will enable encryption of passwords before sending them on the wire, which provides added security over the standard password mangling.

Issue/Introduction

How can the standard password obfuscation mechanism be made more secure with passwords sent on the wire (non-SSL)?