Perhaps network/PC people simply can't conceive of a server being that secure/robust. Indeed, I know of a network guy who firmly believes that the MF would fail if presented with enough network traffic.
To be fair, the burden of dealing with Windows security has fallen to the network folks, and, as they say, if you aren't paranoid, then you just don't understand :-) Further, it might be prudent to temper our confidence with the knowledge that no security is without holes. And the MF holds the crown jewels of the company and more. Extra layers of security are easy to justify. But a 'no outbound' position speaks to the fear that folks may catch on that the MF may be the best platform by far and work would start migrating back from the tinker toy farm to the citadel. Just my $0.02 -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Scott Ford Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 10:03 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Fear the Internet, was Cool Things You Can Do in z/OS ..snip The issue you are speaking of, I dont get why ppl are afraid. I assume viruses, but I have NEVER seen a virus on a mainframe or unix or AS400. Scott J Ford NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
