On Sat, 20 Jan 2007, RMueller wrote: > Drsolly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > This problem started, in my memory, 20 years ago. Maybe other people can > > remember even more. 20 years of education hasn't solved it. > > > > The reason is that, although to you and I, computer security is at the top > > > of our minds - that's because we're in that field. To the ordinary guy, > > his priorities are 1) do your job and 2) go home. Computer problems - he > > calls you about. > > > > > > Doc., > That is a very good point. The problem is in the fact that the "IT" made them > that way to an extent. We saw them as "stupid" users (yes there are some for > sure) and treated as such. We wear t-shirts to prove it! > > Today, a lot of these users will set you aside and begin to ask questions > about their home computer and how they can "do this and that" to fix it. The > "home" computers are helping to create an awareness of security needs at work > too. Most of the "how to" I send out is printed and taken home by them. > > I guess I am just a strange little guy that believes the world can change. It's not strange to believe that the world can change. But I believe that the first thing you need to do to change the world, is assume that people won't change their behaviour unless there's a *HUGE* incentive for them to do so.
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