>> All market makers that handle big volumes of gold have to >>SERIOUSLY think about security. > >Thanks for the interesting info JP! For us self taught coders that >might have educational gaps, do you have a link or protocol for >security? >
You know Jeff, Really, I am not and my compay ISL is NOT REALLY a "security company," we are JUST a software company -- not sysdamins. We simply hire expensive security guys for our own stuff -- and recommend to our clients that they do the same. That's about the only way to achieve server (and home computer) security, I guess. We write secure software that goes on servers, where other people make the servers secure. Division of labor, specialization, Adam Smith and all that :) The danger is probably people who "think they are" security minded. I always assume I know nothing, and just do whatever true experts in the field say. I have no interest in keeping up with the latest patch on kernel X, and the latest of many loopholes in kernal Y. So basically, I have no idea, sorry! Buy a mac for home use, less susceptible to trojans. Which, IMHO, is probably the most common problem. IMHO it is somewhat unusual for a server to truly be forced open (unless it's sitting there in a shambles with FTP running or something), it's usually social engineering or a "trojan" type of problem. Regarding servers, you have to keep 'em running tightly, uptodate - and have a well paid expert sysadmin-security guy, unless you are one of those yourself. JP -- --- You are currently subscribed to e-gold-list as: [email protected] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use e-gold's Secure Randomized Keyboard (SRK) when accessing your e-gold account(s) via the web and shopping cart interfaces to help thwart keystroke loggers and common viruses.
