Re: Webex and the like

[Mike Hoskins <mike () adept org>]

From: Gene Yoo <gyoo () attbi com>
Subject: Re: [fw-wiz] Webex and the like
> > Steve Smith wrote:
> > I hope this subject hasn't been harped on too much - I just joined your
> > group.  Our corporation has blocked access to GoToMyPC and Webex due to
> > security concerns.  As a firewall administrator, I had to block the IP
> > range of both sites.
> unfortunately for me (since i work in a legal/government
> environment) they felt that almighty lawyers needed a medium
> to spend less money on travel and use the above.  my hands
> are tied brother.  they said that's why we hired you to keep
> the operation going...  sigh

I've been in that boat.  An old CTO used to say security people have to
have a point where they say "that's against my religion" and don't budge.
He insisted that was part of the job.  I pretty much agree, but also
realize that there are times when you're ultimately just a "technology
enabler" and can't say no.  In those cases, I think the best thing you can
do is present a clear, documented case as to the risks involved and make
every relevant manager sign off on it.  Then if sh!t breaks, you can just
point at the paper with a smug look on your face.

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