RE: Killing Napster and beyond...

[jcintron () imsidc com]

I'll go a step further...

> Technology should not be used to manage people's behavior.

In a perfect world I would agree with this statement, but look at this way.
People want devices to help them control what their kids should and
shouldn't watch on TV, and for government to monitor movies, music and the
alike.

I don't really like to use technology to modify ppls. behavior, but when you
deal with ppl. that the only way they respond is by the use of force
(technology in this case) what choices you have.  Also there are occasions
in which you HAVE to use technology for this.  Simple example...

        No data going from network A to network B can be sent in the clear.
Everyone knows there will be an idiot that will send data in the clear and
that will be the end.  Solution, install an encrypted link between the 2
networks and you are done.

just my $.02

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-----Original Message-----
From: John McDermott [mailto:jjm () jkintl com]
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2000 17:52
To: Brad Van Orden
Cc: firewall-wizards () nfr com
Subject: Re: [fw-wiz] Killing Napster and beyond...



 
> Technology should not be used to manage people's behavior.

While this view has some merit, it also should not be universal.  For
instance, in those environments where static passwords are required, the
use of tools help ensure compliance with "strong" password rules is a
Good Thing.  I would say that, in general, using technology to implement
security policy wherever possile is a good idea.  It helps reduce
mistakes and may even prevent malicous behavior.

--john

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