-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 > A group of my programmers want to have a DSL connection put in > their testing area so they can simulate end user experience across > the Internet.
First questions I would ask myself are:- 1) why a DSL line? Does your site have lots of graphics / pages that are bandwith intensive? 2) Do they need a high-speed connection? Would a modem conection be sufficient ?(as this would also stop them using it for other activities e.g Online Gaming) 3) What does the testing area comprise of? What is the value of the data contained on these pc's to the company? > I have concerns with this and am curious if anyone else has found a > good solution to provision their business requirement without > putting the network at risk. I would be concerned if the developers were wanting to connect their development pcs to the internet as the risk to the company, and its assets, would be greatly increased. We have recently set up and isolated network within our department which comprises of a two computers (a gateway with a modem, and a client pc) and a hub. These computers are not used for anything else but internet access therefore store no company data. The gateway contains the firewall and is set to "dial on demand", so either the gateway or the client can be used for access. This allows access for up to two people at any time whilst making sure there is no chance of the company network becoming infected or compromised. You could also do with making sure that nothing can be transferred from these computers to your network. > I know I haven't gone in to enough detail for an EXACT solution but > in general if anyone has any "tips" I'd appreciate it. Thanks! This may not be suitable for your company, but it may help you make your decision. > Chris Hylen > Data Security Mike Woodhead "Imagine a school with children that can read and write, but with teachers who cannot, and you have a metaphor of the Information Age in which we live." - Peter Cochrane -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGPfreeware 7.0.3 for non-commercial use <http://www.pgp.com> iQA/AwUBPaXl2dTvtR1MTKU3EQID5QCfWiwtsJyRsGRD3zxMkfj9w9/ZYaIAoJPz ZdL+Smm5rJg5EAhpqIji5zvO =3frF -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----
