Re: Perhaps the most OBVIOUS question you will ever see.
From: Martin (martin_nospam_at_btinternet.com)
Date: 01/28/05
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Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2005 16:23:15 +0000 (UTC)
Colin Nash [MVP] wrote:
> The only way that I could start to see this from your boss' perspective is
> if they treat their whole wireless network as a DMZ and keep it firewalled
> off from the rest. If not, then hmmmm...
Even then, if the wireless part has an unprotected internet connection
there are other possibilities.
How about someone running their own SMTP server sending spam out through
the company's router? Or someone downloading child porn though the
company's router (try explaining the one to the FBI, or then the boss
when they 'borrow' every single computer to audit them)?
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> It doesn't make sense, because even moderate security like WEP or WPA
> doesn't really cost a lot or require incredible effort to implement.
> Neither are perfect but at least it would be a start.
I agree with you. Crazy for the OP's company to even argue about it
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