RE: Network scanning

["CHRIS GRABENSTEIN" <LFGRABC () LF VCCS EDU>]

That is true.  If that's the case though, he should really consider investing
in a locking cabinet.  They don't take up that much room.  Of course there
are situations it won't be practical, but I think it can be managed in most.
Is there any reason to give everyone access to the switch?

|-----Original Message-----
|From: Sebastian Schneider [mailto:ses () straightliners de] 
|Sent: Friday, August 08, 2003 3:10 PM
|To: CHRIS GRABENSTEIN; security-basics () securityfocus com
|Subject: Re: Network scanning
|
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|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.

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