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RE: Unauthorised switchport access


From: "David Gillett" <gillettdavid () fhda edu>
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 13:40:13 -0800

Having open switchports near a comfortable sitting place (a 
WC) is a major physical security risk.  

  I suspect he is more likely to have meant Wiring Closet than
any sort of comfortable sitting place.  In general, water-based
plumbing and IT equipment mix poorly (and memorably).

David Gillett



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