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We call this penetration testing. Yes, they do it. No, it's not the sensible solution; far more effective is an actual review of their security posture by qualified auditors. Penetration testing (also romantically, but inaccurately, called "ethical hacking") is primarily for show.
Posted by: bthomasmo@...   Posted on: 12/10/03 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use
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The Sensible Solution  Borillar | 12/09/03
this is why  engel000 | 12/09/03
Most agencies do and have!  DarbyOhara | 12/10/03
ineffective  bthomasmo@... | 12/10/03
i hear you, but...  stephen732@... | 12/10/03
they are  JWatson77 | 12/09/03
challenge  engel000 | 12/09/03
Re: Challenge  worknman | 12/09/03
no one should, however  engel000 | 12/10/03
No surprise here  Franklin_z | 12/09/03
Of course! Homeland Security buttmunches bought 100% M$ "solutions!"  dicktaurus@... | 12/09/03
reaching for the crack pipe  stephen732@... | 12/10/03
Awesome post dude!  GRindinAxTaRupy | 12/10/03
Ignorance must be bliss....  middle of nowhere | 12/10/03
Oh the Zdnet comedy forums  FilledOut | 12/10/03
Horrible Idea  Bob/Paul | 12/10/03
huh?  DarbyOhara | 12/10/03
And you trust these folks to administer laws fairly and competently?  Sunny Jalolly | 12/10/03
New Network Security Product Company  Cyco_z | 01/08/04

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