OT: To connect or not to connect, here is the question

[Jay R. Ashworth]

----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jose Lerebours via Filepro-list" <filepro-list at mailman.celestial.com>

> Requirements:
> 3rd party company wants to install a security application whereby they
> can remotely manage my computer and maintain patches/antivirus as if my
> computer were one of their own.

> My answer:
> That is not gonna happen - If you want to do that, send me a laptop and
> I will use it exclusively for your needs.

I can see both sides of that argument, having operated a network that it was
occasionally useful to have contractors VPN into -- we call those Virtual
Private Nightmares for a reason, and you sort of have to treat those machines
as part of your network... or you have to dump them into a DMZ where you can
scan passing traffic for infections.

I don't disagree with your solution, though.

Cheers,
-- jra

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