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Physical and Network Security Merging?

Posted by michael on from the etherkiller dept.

MonMotha writes "CSO reports that physical and network security may be merging in an effort to eliminate redundant jobs, create a more secure security plan, and make security procedures more standardized across the company. This would seem to be a logical step forward as businesses become more and more dependent on their computers, and as the old adage goes, an attacker with physical access already has you owned."

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  1. this scares me by GoatPigSheep · · Score: 5, Funny

    does this mean we are going to be giving network admins guns? I don't really trust those guys, with all their quake playing and all.

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    1. Re:this scares me by Idarubicin · · Score: 4, Funny
      I don't really trust those guys, with all their quake playing and all.

      It just means that they'll be really enthusiastic at their jobs.

      Though to be on the safe side, it might be best to limit their caffeine intake.

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  2. physical security? by Gizzmonic · · Score: 3, Funny

    I guess I'm gonna have to start ripping CD's off from the store instead of stealing them online. After all, if they're gonna replace their security guards with fat, pimply-faced l33t h4x0rz, I probably have a better chance outrunning them...

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  3. One Caveat by wirefarm · · Score: 4, Funny

    If your boss comes to the server room and hands you a badge and a gun, please *try* to take it a bit easier on the caffeine...

    (Maybe they should also ban FPS gaming during work hours too...)

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  4. Somewhere, a BOFH is smiling.... by wowbagger · · Score: 5, Funny

    I cannot wait until the Bastard Operator From Hell gets in on this....

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  5. so... by DarkHelmet · · Score: 3, Funny

    So, instead of Rent-a-cops, are we going to have lots of Rent-an-admin positions available?

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  6. no good can come of this... by bilbobuggins · · Score: 3, Funny
    Kid on playground #1: Kerplow* *Kerplow* [with finger]

    Kid on playground #2: Aaaghghgkk!

    Kid on playground #1: ha-HA! You're box rootin' days are over Bad Hax0r Bill!

    Kid on playground #2: Gosh darn it Tommy! Why do I always have to be the intruder every time we play 'sys-admin'?

    Kid on playground #1: quit whining Robby, when we're at your house you can be the network admin

    Kid on playground #2: Fine, but at least pretend you're an MSCE this time so I can win one game

    Kid on playground #2: Pfft. Alright, but next time we play 'content pirate' you have to be Valenti. I'm sick of peeing my pants so I don't miss the commercials.

  7. Figuring out. by Mr_Icon · · Score: 3, Funny


    Now the most difficult part is figuring out how to convey "w3 0wn j00r a55, fUx0R!" over the dubious medium that is the megaphone.

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