RE: About MS-Networking security.

From: Harlan Carvey (keydet89_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 01/19/04

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    Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 07:49:42 -0800 (PST)
To: Dennis Dimka <ddimka@Manna.com>, 'Rich Logan' <Richard.Logan@stokeslaw.com>, focus-ms@securityfocus.com

    Physical security and user awareness.

    --- Dennis Dimka <ddimka@Manna.com> wrote:
    > How would these Administrators enforce this? What
    > keeps a user from walking
    > into the premise, and just plugging into the LAN?
    >
    > Just curious.
    >
    > Dennis Dimka
    > Network Engineer
    > MFS, Inc.
    > ddimka@manna.com
    >
    > Desk: 651-905-7591
    > Mobile: 612-616-0817
    > Fax: 651-994-6594
    >
    >
    > -----Original Message-----
    > From: Rich Logan
    > [mailto:Richard.Logan@stokeslaw.com]
    > Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 11:48 AM
    > To: focus-ms@securityfocus.com
    > Subject: RE: About MS-Networking security.
    >
    >
    > What I have seen some do is run the laptops through
    > a "screening
    > station" before allowing them back on the net -
    > there is software
    > available that will allow you to boot into an a/v
    > solution that will
    > scan the hard drive & detect/repair any viruses...
    >
    > As stated earlier, education goes a long way in
    > preventing viruses - but
    > having a backup plan never hurts!
    >
    > Rich Logan
    > IS Manager
    > Stokes Lawrence, P.S.
    > (206) 892-2154
    >
    > -----Original Message-----
    > From: Wronski, Michael C (MED)
    > [mailto:Michael.Wronski@med.ge.com]
    > Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2004 2:22 PM
    > To: 'Cyber Chiu`'; focus-ms@securityfocus.com
    > Subject: RE: About MS-Networking security.
    >
    > This is a common problem with no single solution. No
    > matter what you do,
    > the mobile user is going to be a high risk entity.
    > Education of the
    > user of their ability to cause harm to their own
    > data and the company
    > network is a great start. They need to be aware that
    > their actions can
    > cause catastrophic results.
    > After education, the following are the most
    > important:
    >
    > -Install Personal Firewall and AV on all laptops and
    > make sure you
    > educate the users on the function of the software.
    > -Lock down the configuration so it cant be disabled
    > by the user
    > -Enable aggressive live updates (daily) and scans
    > (daily)
    >
    > -Patching Automation - Before your user leaves the
    > network, their
    > laptops should be patched with the more recent OS
    > updates.
    >
    > -Its best of your laptop users can connect to a
    > "sandbox" network on
    > return to the office or if you can separate all
    > physical connection that
    > belong to mobile users on a sandbox VLAN. This can
    > be difficult to
    > manage depending on your current network design.
    >
    > -M
    >
    >
    > -----Original Message-----
    > From: Cyber Chiu` [mailto:cchiu@hotspur.com.hk]
    > Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2004 3:26 PM
    > To: focus-ms@securityfocus.com
    > Subject: About MS-Networking security.
    >
    >
    >
    >
    > Hi all, I have a question about portable computer
    > security concern.
    > My company have firewall protection, all desktop are
    > behind firewall.
    > However, My saleman need to do their business with a
    > Laptop. When
    > they're in office. They will connect their laptop to
    > our internet.
    >
    > I think it's danger because we don't know it's
    > infected by virus or not.
    > can anyone suggest me what to do?
    >
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