AO - Max security for a connected world
For those old and new, I would like to discuss what exactly we would like AO to be. And what we, currently, see AO as.
If I may, I would like to set the ground rules for this thread.
1:Can we PLEASE, FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE, turn off the word filters?Swearing and references to using systems other than anticipated can be mentioned in a non abusive way.
2:Blank the planet (again with the filters) is really not an option. Even though the cable, phone and major ISP's are raping us by charging 900% more than their base costs is no longer a reason to get the services for free - or is it? (don't get me started on the RIAA - that's another thread)
3: I have a problem with a few moderators on this site. I will express my thoughts and perceptions about said moderators as the discussion permits. I will pay due attention to any response and continue any further discussion via PM unless other wise needed to keep this thread on topic. I request that everyone else do the same. Post it- read the reply - move on. Stay on topic.
4: This is NOT a flame war!
It may be heated, but please, think before you post.Remember I am the original Bastard SysAdmin (sorry Gore) You may, at any time:
Turn fan on high
point fan at me
throw **** at fan
After all this is an ON LINE forum. (no such thing as online harassment - yet another topic)
5: (And last thank God) Shameless plugs. References to blogs, other forums to make a point is cool - don't go overboard. So with that said, here goes:
Security by definition has migrated from protecting ones self from the bad guys to protecting yourself from the lawyers. (Corporate world anyway).If you search AO by years, you will notice that AO has instructions from how to use sub-7 to how to write key loggers. How to prevent both.
As a seasoned administrator I know, in the end, disaster recovery is the most important aspect of any IT strategy. I also know that DR is mostly ignored by everyone.
Many current threads are about individual PC issues.
Do any of you care about the enterprise challenges?
Compliance issues. DNS-Snort rules? Active directory - LDAP configurations. ;How about how you get around a global policy that forces you to use a proxy at work/school?
Should we hold discussions on these topics?
Do we need moderators that are certified in the security field?
Should l337 speak be brought back from the dead?
A.O. is NOT jp's site anymore.Those philosophies are long gone.
Should they return?
If yes, how? If no then what should be the replacement?
What was, what is and what shall be is the topic.
No one is safe, all opinions are welcome; however, remember when you post - arguing on the Internet is like winning the special Olympics. Even if you win, you're still a retard!
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