Re: Spy Software

["mobilejimbo" <mobilejimbo () yahoo com>]

Perhaps a logon banner informing the users that by using the systems, they
consent to monitoring.
Then there would be no need for additional paperwork.
2 more cents

Jimbo

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Ng" <aliasklap () markng co uk>
To: "H Carvey" <keydet89 () yahoo com>; <security-basics () securityfocus com>
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2003 3:42 AM
Subject: Re: Spy Software


> On Saturday 12 April 2003 12:08 pm, H Carvey wrote:
>
> > are they?  The systems belong to the company.  By
> > extension, then, the company (ie, your boss) has the
> > right to know what's going on on their systems.
>
> Whilst this is the case, it should be borne in mind that if employees are
> being spied on, it is certainly morally the case that employees should be
> aware, and perhaps in some places, legally the case.  Anything like this
> should probably be in the employees contract.
>
> If this is really the case, then the need for *covert* spying software is
> negated, due to the fact that the employee will know that the software is
> there anyway.
>
> Just my 2 cents.
>
> Regards,
>
>
> Mark Ng
> Director
> Information Intelligence Ltd.
>
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------
> Is SPAM over-loading your e-mail server, disk space or bandwidth?
> SurfControl E-Mail Filter is flexible, intelligent and policy-driven
> protection.
> http://www.securityfocus.com/SurfControl-security-basics2
> Download your free fully functional trial, complete with 30-days of free
technical support.
> Stop SPAM before it stops you.
> -------------------------------------------------------------------



-------------------------------------------------------------------
Attend Black Hat Briefings & Training Europe, May 12-15 in Amsterdam, the 
world's premier event for IT and network security experts.  The two-day 
Training features 6 hand-on courses on May 12-13 taught by professionals.  
The two-day Briefings on May 14-15 features 24 top speakers with no vendor 
sales pitches.  Deadline for the best rates is April 25.  Register today to 
ensure your place.  www.blackhat.com
-------------------------------------------------------------------