Yes, policies are in place and given to everyone however no one in Management above me will tell him he "can't" do something and if something goes whacky, they point the fickle finger of fate at me.
I've addresses this with the two upper managers and they admit I am in a "Catch 22" situation, but they are unwilling to do anything about it. My choice: take my chances or find another job. -----Original Message----- From: John Cook [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 1:24 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Interview Q ideas Our stance is that evev though he may "sign the checks" he still has to follow company policy. Do you have policies in place to prevent installation of unapproved software? Painstakingly sent to you from my Blackberry. ----- Original Message ----- From: Tom Strader <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: NT System Admin Issues <[email protected]> Sent: Wed Apr 09 13:15:22 2008 Subject: RE: Interview Q ideas John, We have that problem here. I've almost lost my job because of it. In trying to defend/protect our network and the files the users work with daily, we had implemented some new antivirus software that he did not like. Our CEO is quite smart when it comes to technology however, he has stated to my upper managers he does not like to be controlled or protected to the point he cannot override the system. I've been instructed to leave his laptop alone, which connects to our network almost daily, or face loosing my job. So what do you do in THAT situation?? My upper managers will not stand up to the CEO and defend my position to protect the network??? I'm curious to see how others would handle that. Tom -----Original Message----- From: John Cook [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 1:08 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Interview Q ideas My standard is " if the CEO asks you to install something that is against policy what do you do" just to see if they have the concept of following protocol regardless of users level of influence. Painstakingly sent to you from my Blackberry. ----- Original Message ----- From: David Lum <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: NT System Admin Issues <[email protected]> Sent: Wed Apr 09 11:18:06 2008 Subject: Interview Q ideas We are interviewing for a desktop support position - not an "entry level" spot, but someone with a couple years experience. I would LOVE to have a clever, unexpected, yet relevant-to-the-position question. Do you guys have anything I can use? Dave Lum - Systems Engineer [EMAIL PROTECTED] - (971)-222-1025 "When you step on the brakes your life is in your foot's hands" ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~ ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~ __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 3013 (20080409) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 3013 (20080409) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~ ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~ __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 3013 (20080409) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 3013 (20080409) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~
