Re: What could have been done differently?

[Ted Fischer <ted () fred net>]

At 11:13 AM 1/28/03 -0200, Rubens Kuhl Jr. et al postulated:

> | Are there practical answers that actually work in the real world with
> | real users and real business needs?
>
> Yes, the simple ones that are known for decades:
> - Minimum-privilege networks (access is blocked by default, permitted to
> known and required traffic)
> - Hardened systems (only needed components are left on the servers)
> - Properly coded applications
> - Trained personnel

   I would just add, as has been mentioned by others (but bears repeating):

 - A commitment by management

> There are no shortcuts.

   Agreed

Ted Fischer


> Rubens Kuhl Jr.