Re: Microsoft finally acknowledges the security drumbeats
From: Alun Jones (alun@texis.com)Date: 01/25/02
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From: alun@texis.com (Alun Jones) Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 19:46:02 GMT
In article <a2sc4j$gke$1@newbolt.sonic.net>, remove08@sonic.net (this is a
valid address for a limited time) wrote:
>Given that so many users / novice administrators end up administering
>computers, wouldn't it make sense for OS vendors to make all of the
>defaults the high security ones, or at least have an option for a
>"high security" install (for most network connected computers, including
>home computers connected to the internet) and "low security" install
>(only for use on private or protected networks, though even the "low
>security" install should have high security settings for things that
>are commonly allowed through firewalls, such as client web browsing,
>email attachment handling, etc.)?
>From a security standpoint, yes it would. From the view of actually getting
any work done on the system, no it won't, because then you have to have a
knowledgeable systems administrator come in and get rid of those security
settings that aren't appropriate for the customer's environment. Picture
trying to sell a customer a system that they have to then hire a consultant to
help them get into a shape where they can use it.
The flip-side of security is usability - increasing security most often ends
up decreasing usability. And most people care more about getting their job
done (even if that job is "playing space invaders"), than securing their
systems.
Alun.
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