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Re: State of security technology for the enterprise
From: "Paul D. Robertson" <paul () compuwar net>
Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:54:57 -0400 (EDT)
On Thu, 30 Apr 2009, Chris Hughes wrote:
Point taken on chasing new technologies, however, with new methods of controlling access and thwarting attacks I stand to gain advantage where I am currently vulnerable.
You're assuming that "new technologies" will enhance your ability to secure a particular vector. That's not always true, and new stuff often increases the complexity of the defensive device, which can actually make you more vulnerable rather than less. Paul ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paul D. Robertson "My statements in this message are personal opinions paul () compuwar net which may have no basis whatsoever in fact." Moderator: Firewall-Wizards mailing list Art: http://PaulDRobertson.imagekind.com/ _______________________________________________ firewall-wizards mailing list firewall-wizards () listserv icsalabs com https://listserv.icsalabs.com/mailman/listinfo/firewall-wizards
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