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A Look at Microsoft's Security War Room

Josh Fink writes "C|Net has an interesting piece about Microsoft's Security War Room, or rather, shall I say rooms. This room came about when Microsoft's security chief, Mike Nash, had issues finding open conference rooms. The response; a dedicated room only for him and his staff to handle emergencies. "And while he was at it, why not have two? That way, the folks working on fixing a security crisis could have a little breathing room from those drafting the public and customer communications around the issue. ""

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  1. on the door? by mseidl · · Score: 5, Funny

    "No Penguins Allowed"

    1. Re:on the door? by PPH · · Score: 5, Funny

      That's on the front door only. How many back doors do these rooms have?

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  2. Interesting photo question... by dada21 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Anyone notice that all the swivel chairs are bolted to the ground? I wonder why they made them fixed and permanent.

  3. Two rooms by ShiningSomething · · Score: 5, Funny

    When I read there were two rooms, my first reaction was: one to work on the current security threat, a second to work on the security threats created by the first one...

  4. The reason for having a second room... by MiniMike · · Score: 5, Funny

    It's a backup for when the first room crashes!

  5. War Room? More like Scuffle Closet? by Spinlock_1977 · · Score: 4, Funny

    I've been in a few war rooms, control centers, command centers, etc etc etc over the years. Even helped design one a little. 4 Flat screens is all they've got? Four? That's no war room. Scuffle closet maybe?

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  6. Re:Are those liquor bottles? by iONiUM · · Score: 5, Funny

    Yes, you are right. The GP either doesn't drink alcohol, or doesn't drink coffee. Either way, what the fuck is he doing on slashdot.