What’s That Slurping Noise?
Network administrators spend all kinds of money and effort keeping their systems secure for all sorts of online nasties. Yet, they may have a gaping security hole sitting right under their noses and not even be aware of it.
I am referring to USB storage devices that come and go on the network without a second thought. Yet, they can bring viruses, spyware, trojans, etc. into the network and carry important corporate secrets out of the network.
In Reducing the USB Threat, I look at the risks that USB storage devices pose to networks and computer systems along with some practical solutions to issues such as podslurping and lost USB drives.
One Response to “What’s That Slurping Noise?”
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The Fieldhouse Says:
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Mary Says:
December 29th, 2006 at 6:55 pmha ha… you’ve heard, no doubt, about how tech supports everywhere are pouring superglue into usb ports to guard company computers from outside interlopers….
I’ve been following the usb problem for some time; good to see your write up.
