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Re: A rather newbie question
From: Harlan Carvey <keydet89 () yahoo com>
Date: Mon, 3 May 2004 12:43:19 -0700 (PDT)
While I think you have a point I also think Ethan has one too. It is important to remember that users are generally clueless and/or unconcerned with security. Of course I'm grossly generalizing but I think you get my point.
Yes, I can agree with that...I do get the point. But who are the users? Say you're an admin at a law firm...if the users are supposed to be security-conscious (face it, a great many admins lack even the most rudimentary security awareness), then shouldn't the admins be required to have a law degree, also? How about a hospital...shouldn't each admin then have to have a medical degree?
Keeping in mind that the weakest link can be the average user is always a good idea. And who would argue with idiot proofing any system, computer or otherwise?
Within the context of the business needs of the organization...sure.
So I think a little harmless joking amongst ourselves isn't necessarily all bad :-) After all, how many ID10T errors have you fixed in the last week ;-P
I agree that harmless joking is fine...but I've seen instances in which that harmless joking became part of the admin's vocabulary, even in front of those same users. _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.netsys.com/full-disclosure-charter.html
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