Re: Cons and Security Validation

[Matt Barringer <matt () WIREX COM>]

On Wed, 7 Feb 2001, Dan Kaminsky wrote:

> platform!  Perhaps there's something to be said for allowing remote testing
> of secure environments without the accompanying burst of empty hype and
> subsequent DoSing that contests spawn?

This brings up the interesting question of legality (and it has probably
been discussed before).  Would we would be partially liable
for damages caused by anyone who is able to r00t the machine's subsequent
terrorization of network and system administrators?

--
Matt Barringer
Adversary
WireX Communications, Inc.

Your random "E-commerce" bullshit phrase for the day is:
"envisioneer proactive thinking"