Re: Network scanning

From: Sebastian Schneider (ses_at_straightliners.de)
Date: 08/08/03

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    To: "CHRIS GRABENSTEIN" <LFGRABC@LF.VCCS.EDU>, <security-basics@securityfocus.com>
Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2003 21:09:40 +0200

    On Friday 08 August 2003 14:19, CHRIS GRABENSTEIN wrote:

    > As far as the hard wires, I think the best solution is to search out those
    > unused ports and unplug them from the switch. They can be quickly
    > reconnected if needed, and you'll know about it.

    I guess you're actually aware, that not everyone is locking up rooms
    containing switches.
    And just plugging out unused cables won't be sufficient, since usually
    I just can plug out any computer and plug in my own.

    > |-----Original Message-----
    > |From: netsec novice [mailto:netsec9@hotmail.com]
    > |Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2003 4:51 PM
    > |To: security-basics@securityfocus.com
    > |Subject: Network scanning
    > |
    > |
    > |Are there tools out there that would allow system administrators to be
    > |notified when a new workstation attaches to a network? I'm
    > |thinking both
    > |wireless and ethernet in this case. SNMP maybe? I am in a
    > |credit union
    > |environment and my concern is that someone would be able to steal an
    > |existing jack or a jack that is not physically protected but
    > |live and be
    > |able to capture traffic or do reconaissance. We don't have
    > |Wireless access
    > |at this point but may look to it in the future. My only
    > |thought in that
    > |case would be to encrypt all traffic since wireless security
    > |is a bit scary
    > |at this point. Any ideas?
    >
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