Re: [fw-wiz] Discretionary WiFi Access

From: Josh Welch (jwelch_at_buffalowildwings.com)
Date: 07/22/05

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    To: "Paul D. Robertson" <paul@compuwar.net>
Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2005 07:54:19 -0500

    Paul D. Robertson wrote:
    > On Fri, 8 Jul 2005, Josh Welch wrote:
    >
    >
    >>I have setup an access point outside of our firewall for this express
    >>purpose. It is wide open and I simply monitor port usage to keep an eye
    >>out for any abuse, it hasn't been an issue so far.
    >
    >
    > Isn't this kind of SBCYF[1]?
    >
    > Paul
    > [1] Security by crossing your fingers.
    > -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
    > Paul D. Robertson "My statements in this message are personal opinions
    > paul@compuwar.net which may have no basis whatsoever in fact."
    >

    Maybe, but I don't see it that way.

    The access point is outside of our firewall, which keeps it away from
    things inside my network. I monitor port usage for odd usage patterns,
    which helps prevent the misuage of the access point. I've checked around
    the building for the signal, I haven't been able to pick it up from
    outside the building, which is not to say it can't be done but it can't
    be done easily.

    Is it perfect, no. But I prefer to think of it as doing the best I can
    with the resources available to me.

    Josh
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