--On Thursday, May 22, 2008 09:51:01 -0700 Daniel Sichel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > My management here wants to put a server on our LAN, not administered by us > (the IT department) and use a share on it to serve files and data to our > workstations. They do not understand why having a server with a file share > that is NOT part of our secure infrastructure represents a threat to the > computers accessing it. Keep in mind this is an all Windows network. Sooo, if > you guys can succinctly explain why having a trusted computer trust an > untrusted computer is a problem, that would be helpful. Keep in mind we are > talking to management here. It’s kind of like trying to explain why, when > you are in the United States, it’s a bad idea to drive on the left hand > side of the road. It’s just so basic it’s not documented anywhere. So, > please help me explain why netbios and file shares on machines not within > your network are bad ideas. > OK. So, Mr. PHB, why is it that your chauffeur stays with your limo when you're not there? Because you don't want to trust your limo to just anybody? :-) -- Paul Schmehl As if it wasn't already obvious, my opinions are my own and not those of my employer. _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.grok.org.uk/full-disclosure-charter.html Hosted and sponsored by Secunia - http://secunia.com/
