RE: Wireless security question

From: Omar Salvador Alcalá Ruiz (oalcala_at_scitum.com.mx)
Date: 12/29/04

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    To: 'Nelson Santos' <nsantos@gmail.com>, Marty <groupecci@yahoo.ca>
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 09:56:01 -0600

    I may also suggest to enforce a policy in your company that addresses the
    hardware allowed and forbidden while in the office. If for some reason you
    find a wireless card or whatever other hardware that could lead to misuse of
    your resources (a.k.a. skipping your security implementation) you could
    apply penalties. Make sure this policy is applied as is.

    Regards

    OA

    -----Mensaje original-----
    De: Nelson Santos [mailto:nsantos@gmail.com]
    Enviado el: Martes, 28 de Diciembre de 2004 11:54 a.m.
    Para: Marty
    CC: Sec Basic
    Asunto: Re: Wireless security question

      What about Hardware Profiles? You could create a new one and then
    disable the wireless card in it. Then ask the user to use the new
    profile anytime she's on your network.

    Happy Holidays,

    Nelson Santos

    On Wed, 22 Dec 2004 11:57:10 -0500 (EST), Marty <groupecci@yahoo.ca> wrote:
    > 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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    > magasinage.yahoo.ca
    >

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