We tend to think of our desktop machines as an extension of our desks.
We should all lock our desks when we leave for an extended period,
especially any code or sensitive papers. We all keep personal
information in our desk as well as in our computers.
We as engineers must concede that the role of the system admin is a
custodial role. They are responsible for the security and integrity of data.
The engineer's role is different. When the engineer takes on the role of
system admin, that engineer also takes on the role of custodian.
Different companies had different approaches. In some companies, the
local IT group "owns" all the computers, in others, it may be the cost
center or department that owns the computers.
On 22 Jun 2000, at 14:35, Jeffry Smith wrote:
> For those who don't want the sysadmins to have access to your machine
> at work: IT'S NOT YOUR MACHINE! Remember (unless you work for a
> really good employer), everything on that machine technically belongs
> to the company. When you leave (for whatever reason), the admins need
> to be able to go through that. That includes if you leave because you
> stepped in front of a bus.
Jerry Feldman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Associate Director
Boston Linux and Unix user group
http://www.blu.org
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