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RE: Securing workstations from IT guys
From: "Vandenberg, Robert" <rv2954 () att com>
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:32:13 -0800
Nick, In normal circumstances, I wouldn't recommend this. But given that you have identified malicious behavior and have not identified the offender using conventional means, then you have to escalate your investigative methods. Note that I recommended that you have permission of Upper Management regarding this. Remember, there is a trust associated with giving your IT team administration rights and permissions. If they abuse it and you have them acknowledging in writing the roles, responsibilities, and limitations of their positions, they have to expect both being held to a higher standard and to that being verified. Besides, there is the consideration that it might not be them and if so, the keystroke logger should validate this. Bob -----Original Message----- From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com] On Behalf Of Nick Vaernhoej Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 4:41 PM To: security-basics Subject: RE: Securing workstations from IT guys A key logger? At what point are we crossing the line of common decency towards co-workers? I realize it is company property and all, but if you log access to sensitive files and audit these logs do you really need to be more intrusive? This is not an attack, more a tagged on question to everyone? Is keystroke logging commonly accepted by you? Nick Vaernhoej "Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum sonatur." -----Original Message----- From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com] On Behalf Of Vandenberg, Robert Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 11:18 AM To: security-basics Subject: RE: Securing workstations from IT guys Those are good points. I would recommend that you put in a keystroke logger program with the written approval of your upper management on the PCs in question and then download the logs each day. That way you are able to create a forensics "e-Trail" that can be used to confront/counsel/etc. them. I would also make sure that you look at your documenation and ensure that each IT person has signed a document stating that they will not use their abilities improperly. Combine those two and you have a means of pursuing them legally. This electronic transmission is intended for the addressee (s) named above. It contains information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from use and disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any review, disclosure, copy, or dissemination of this transmission or the taking of any action in reliance on its contents, or other use is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender that this message was received in error and then delete this message. Thank you.
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- RE: Securing workstations from IT guys, (continued)
- RE: Securing workstations from IT guys Nick Vaernhoej (Nov 29)
- Removable media Worrell, Brian (Nov 30)
- Re: Removable media Albert R. Campa (Nov 30)
- Re: Securing workstations from IT guys Vinny (Nov 29)
- RE: Securing workstations from IT guys Craig Wright (Nov 29)
- RE: Securing workstations from IT guys Frary, Brock (Nov 29)
- RE: Securing workstations from IT guys Nick Vaernhoej (Nov 29)
- RE: Securing workstations from IT guys Craig Wright (Nov 29)
- Re: Securing workstations from IT guys Mark Owen (Nov 29)
- Re: Securing workstations from IT guys Patrick J Kobly (Nov 29)
- RE: Securing workstations from IT guys Vandenberg, Robert (Nov 28)
- RE: Securing workstations from IT guys Petter Bruland (Nov 27)
- RE: Securing workstations from IT guys Craig Wright (Nov 28)
- RE: RE: Securing workstations from IT guys David Gillett (Nov 27)