On Thu, 14 Sep 2006 11:49:30 +0800, "Jon C. Viardo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've read it to your delight, but still i think this is off-topic. This > is a Linux Technical Discussion list and not a security neither a > network forum.
<snip> the easiest solution would be to pose/redirect this thread to plug-misc where the original thread should have been posted in the first place. please continue the discussion there. i have already cc-ed the plug-misc mailing list and retained the content of the original post for the reference of those who read their plug mail via the archives. thanks. ciao! <snip> >> >> John Galt wrote: >> >> Hi Guys. >> >> >> >> This is more of a network security issue but I would appreciate your >> feedback as I am banging heads with a client's IT administrator. >> >> >> >> We are in a hot debate as to which scenario is "more" secure? A >> workstation that is not joined to a local domain, versus a workstation >> that is a member in a local network domain. Mind you, both scenarios >> are PHYSICALLY connected to the local network. >> >> >> >> This so-called IT Administrator claims that not being a part of a >> local domain (BUT physically connected to a network) is more secure, >> less prone to virus attacks, and spyware, and less prone to internal >> hacks by other members of the same local domain. BUT what this person >> forgot to realize is that his workstation is still communicating to >> our domain controller since his machine is on dynamic IP addressing. >> His PC relies on the domain controller's DHCP (or in Linux case, NIS), >> and is very much part of a TCP/IP-based network. So even though >> non-domain-joined, communication between his PC and the local domain >> network is ever present and established. >> >> >> >> I was laughing my a?? out on such reasons, just pure BS. If he wants >> his PC secured within a corporate local network, then he should have >> just remove the network cable and be physically not connected. >> >> >> >> What do you think, guys? Is a non-domain-joined PC (but physically >> connected) more secured? >> >> >> >> Your inputs / feedback would be much appreciated. >> >> >> >> Regards, >> >> >> >> JG <snip> -- "Programming, an artform that fights back" Anuerin G. Diaz Registered Linux User #246176 Friendly Linux Board @ http://mandrivausers.org/index.php http://capsule.ramfree17.org , when you absolutely have nothing else better to do _________________________________________________ Philippine Linux Users' Group (PLUG) Mailing List [email protected] (#PLUG @ irc.free.net.ph) Read the Guidelines: http://linux.org.ph/lists Searchable Archives: http://archives.free.net.ph
