Wireless security question

From: Marty (groupecci_at_yahoo.ca)
Date: 12/22/04

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    Hi gang!

    Here is a question for you...

    We have a secure network with no wireless
    connections whatsoever.

    One of our laptop came in with credentials to log
    on to the network through the Ethernet cable BUT
    the person had just added a wireless card to his
    laptop.

    This situation actually came up and the person
    could see external wireless networks (from other
    companies around our building) and access
    Internet through there. Yeah I know they're
    stupid, but it's the real world!

    This seems like a potential threat for taking our
    data out the back door.
    Copy files accessed through our network to
    another network and voilà! No trace at all of the
    mischief.

    We monitor internet access and block non-company
    Email (Yahoo, Hotmail etc.).

    Suggestions?

    Thanks and Happy Holidays!

    Marty!

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