On Mon, 9 Feb 2004, Alvaro Zuniga wrote: > well, thanks. If I find something I will post it here although I do not > think there is a solution to this, if so, please share.
One idea i have is to encrypt all the data with a public key. Then store the pass-phrased private key on a chip that is implanted into each sales' reps left ear lobe. Not only would a cracker need the pass phrase, they'd need the employee's left ear. When one-eared employees start showing up, switch to the right ear. If the employee's are resistant to this, you could use a USB storage key, those are getting pretty cheap. Of course the client app would need a way to read the key. We're assuming you are taking all necessary precautions as far as server/network config to lessen the chance of attack? Finally i'd remind this customer that the vast majority of hacks come from inside. Be just as distrustful of these sales reps as Joe Hacker on the net. You only hear about the "BIG" Joe Hacker attacks on CNN and Yahoo. Inside jobs happen all the time, and we never hear about it (most companies don't like to advertise that sort of thing).... ray
