Re: Network scanning

[Sebastian Schneider <ses () straightliners de>]

On Friday 08 August 2003 14:19, CHRIS GRABENSTEIN wrote:

> As far as the hard wires, I think the best solution is to search out those
> unused ports and unplug them from the switch.  They can be quickly
> reconnected if needed, and you'll know about it. 

I guess you're actually aware, that not everyone is locking up rooms
containing switches.
And just plugging out unused cables won't be sufficient, since usually
I just can plug out any computer and plug in my own.


> |-----Original Message-----
> |From: netsec novice [mailto:netsec9 () hotmail com]
> |Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2003 4:51 PM
> |To: security-basics () securityfocus com
> |Subject: Network scanning
> |
> |
> |Are there tools out there that would allow system administrators to be
> |notified when a new workstation attaches to a network?  I'm
> |thinking both
> |wireless and ethernet in this case.  SNMP maybe?  I am in a
> |credit union
> |environment and my concern is that someone would be able to steal an
> |existing jack or a jack that is not physically protected but
> |live and be
> |able to capture traffic or do reconaissance.  We don't have
> |Wireless access
> |at this point but may look to it in the future.  My only
> |thought in that
> |case would be to encrypt all traffic since wireless security
> |is a bit scary
> |at this point.  Any ideas?
>
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