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Security's Shaky State

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the overworked-and-underpaid dept.

Ant writes "According to InformationWeek, Information Technology (I.T.) security professionals say when it comes to security, most I.T. departments are underfunded, understaffed, and underrepresented. Resourceful I.T. security professionals are getting the job done, but their efforts have been hampered by undersized staffs and underfunded budgets that limit choices ranging from what products they buy to the vendors they work with."

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  1. strike! by xx_toran_xx · · Score: 1, Funny

    All these workers should just go on strike! I wonder how long it would take before the companies started meeting their demands ;-). It wouldn't take many security breaches.

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  2. Re:No one notices a well done security job... by CrazyClimber · · Score: 5, Funny

    I was going to moderate this thread until I saw your post. There's no option for "needs hug" and you sure deserve it.

  3. Re:The supreme solution... by Durinthal · · Score: 2, Funny

    What is the Holy Grail of security?

    Whispering the information in someone's ear in the middle of an empty field. I'd like to see someone steal my credit card number then.

  4. Re:SOX by grimwell · · Score: 2, Funny

    You are in need of training. Please head to nearest video store and get a copy of the training film titled "Office Space".

    After that, head out to SourceForge.net or volunteer at local church/school.

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