Two networks? [7:60414]
My client, a telco., has two network logically and physically seperated. One that handle the business aspect of the operation: Customer services, billing...etc) and the other handles internet access, mail, office automationetc. The question is should they integrate the two networks in one? cost is not an issue here. Security is a major issue. The main direction for my client is to keep the situation as is: is this the right decision? Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=60414t=60414 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Two networks? [7:60414]
Waleed Sami wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... My client, a telco., has two network logically and physically seperated. One that handle the business aspect of the operation: Customer services, billing...etc) and the other handles internet access, mail, office automationetc. The question is should they integrate the two networks in one? cost is not an issue here. Security is a major issue. The main direction for my client is to keep the situation as is: is this the right decision? What does the written security policy state? I would be very surprised that a telco did not have a detailed security policy, not to mention detailed acceptable use policies, employee handbooks, etc :- My own opinion - there is absolutely no need to integrate the two. There are too many bad things that could result, including compromise of customer information and perhaps even compromise of the phone network itself. The only good thing I can think would happen is that things might become easier for a few data network support people. HTH Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=60421t=60414 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Two networks? [7:60414]
Comments inline... --- The Long and Winding Road wrote: Waleed Sami wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... My client, a telco., has two network logically and physically seperated. One that handle the business aspect of the operation: Customer services, billing...etc) and the other handles internet access, mail, office automationetc. The question is should they integrate the two networks in one? cost is not an issue here. Security is a major issue. The main direction for my client is to keep the situation as is: is this the right decision? What does the written security policy state? I would be very surprised that a telco did not have a detailed security policy, not to mention detailed acceptable use policies, employee handbooks, etc :- Also, there are probably some government regulations (FCC, etc) that come into play. Do your research... My own opinion - there is absolutely no need to integrate the two. There are too many bad things that could result, including compromise of customer information and perhaps even compromise of the phone network itself. The only good thing I can think would happen is that things might become easier for a few data network support people. HTH __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=60482t=60414 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
