Intrusions
Paul G. Seldes (pgs@tisny.com)
Sun, 28 Jan 1996 08:45:39 -0500
One thing to keep in mind is that it is often to ensure that intruders =
can't do anything on a system rather than try to prevent them from =
intruding in the first place. =20
If you break into a safe, and there is nothing there....you leave.
This angle works for many businesses and users.
However.....
financial institutions, governments, military, research organizations =
have more at stake. =20
So what needs to be done are two steps.
1 Assess the risks: Conduct a through risk assessment. What =
cost/damage/etc. can an intruder cause on a system? =20
2 Assess the threats: Conduct a through threat assessment. Where =
might intruders come from? Is there a possibility of financial gain =
that might attract "professional" hackers or "information warriors"?
Some of my clients have a minimum level of security to secure against =
the "average" hacker. These clients have no exposure if compromised. =
Other clients have levels of security that utilize bio-metric secured =
workstations. =20
Thanks=20
Paul G. Seldes
Transaction Information Systems
111 Broadway, 10th floor
New York, NY 10006
212-962-1550
http://www.tisny.com