RE: Security Quotes or Stories

From: Omar Khawaja (omarkhawaja_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 03/17/05

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    To: "'Kelley'" <securitylists@inkworkswell.com>, <security-basics@securityfocus.com>
Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2005 09:14:50 -0500

    Here's one quote I recently heard, which may have been going around for a
    while:

    "Passwords are like bubble gum: Strongest when fresh. Should be used by an
    individual, not a group. If left laying around, will create a sticky mess."
    __
    Omar Khawaja

    -----Original Message-----
    From: Kelley [mailto:securitylists@inkworkswell.com]
    Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 3:50 PM
    To: security-basics@securityfocus.com
    Subject: Security Quotes or Stories

    Hi,

    I'm collecting quotes or stories to promote security awareness among users.

    IF you have a favorite quote pertaining to security or technology, feel
    free to send them on (offlist). I'll gather them all together and post them
    online for everyone to use in their security programs, screensavers, etc.

    Also, if you have a story that reinforces how important it is to follow
    good computer/network security practices, I'd love to hear from you. For
    instance, I was thinking of telling the story of a friend who used to
    administer a Novell server. He brought his young son in to work once and
    the son nearly shut everything down with the press of a too-easily accessed
    button. "Oops I forgot to back up" stories are great, too.

    I'm putting together some cautionary tales blurbs for users. Once together,
    I can share them with the list so you can use them in your security
    training efforts.

    Best,

    .k.

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