On Thu, 7 Feb 2002, Paul D. Robertson wrote:

> On Thu, 7 Feb 2002 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> > 2.  Management, concerned that they need to "do something about
> > security", purchases and installs a firewall.  No effort is made to
> > formulate policy or monitor its operation, but those in charge sleep
> > better at night knowing the box is there.
>
> This is sometimes a very popular option.  I've honestly had reports of
> "Yes we have a firewall" followed by showing the box the firewall is
> stored in- never even unpacked.  Then there's the "let it pass all traffic
> because it broke things" option...
>

Yes, isn't there a FAQ out here someplace about how to turn a firewall
into a pass it all in and out router?  Relegating tools and tasks 1001?
Wasting time and investment 101?  I forget the specific citation...


Thanks,

Ron DuFresne
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Cutting the space budget really restores my faith in humanity.  It
eliminates dreams, goals, and ideals and lets us get straight to the
business of hate, debauchery, and self-annihilation." -- Johnny Hart
        ***testing, only testing, and damn good at it too!***

OK, so you're a Ph.D.  Just don't touch anything.

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