Passwords

Sawyer · October 6th, 2003

I am a reluctant geek here at this arch firm and I really don't know that much. Unfortunatly what I do know is just that much more than the others...

A while ago we were getting slammed with virus' we had Mcaffe & swiched to Norton and just like that we were clean. But a when things were getting bad I set up passwords for all the machines. Now things are good and I was asked to take out all of the passwords. I feel that things are working why change it but I only get the resposiblity when things go bad not for actually making decisions :angesigh:

Is there a stance that should be taken on this? Should I bother?

As always thanks

SF

ingo · October 7th, 2003

As long as you made your point of view clear to your colleagues i wouldn't bother.

BTW, there are some nice scripts available to change the passwords even from the outside, i don't know why they call them Trojans

tcorbett · October 7th, 2003

Welcome to the wonderful world of IT, where you're only regarded as important when someone can't stop the porn ads from popping up. [img]redface2.gif[/img]

My recommendation is this: LEAVE THE LOG-IN PASSWORDS ON! Not having passwords for accounts is a sure-fire way to have your systems compromised. If you are running something like XP, you might also consider creating an administrative account for each machine, so if someone forgets a password, the admin can fix it.

It is not a good idea to get upset or angry over what is or isn't your responsibility. If you wish to hold an IT role for your company, organize your ideas, and discuss them with management. (Be prepared to hear "no")

Ultimately, architecture firms have become almost exclusively reliant on technology, but most are when it comes to their system integrity and network security. Many turn to their own employees to handle such tasks, whether they are equipped to handle them or not.

My opinion: seek a company that specializes in outsourcing IT services, and have them provide an analysis and recommendations based on your current set-up.

Sawyer · October 7th, 2003

Thanks guys I really just wanted to hear someone elses opinion so I could say that my opinion is no and I have had other people agree and then to turn the password off. This stuff does not really bother me but it really helps to have people who know more than I do clarify.

Cheers

October 6th, 2003	#1 (permalink)
Sawyer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: CA Age: 34 Posts: 1,563 Name: Sawyer Fischer	I am a reluctant geek here at this arch firm and I really don't know that much. Unfortunatly what I do know is just that much more than the others... A while ago we were getting slammed with virus' we had Mcaffe & swiched to Norton and just like that we were clean. But a when things were getting bad I set up passwords for all the machines. Now things are good and I was asked to take out all of the passwords. I feel that things are working why change it but I only get the resposiblity when things go bad not for actually making decisions :angesigh: Is there a stance that should be taken on this? Should I bother? As always thanks SF __________________ And you may ask yourself What is that beautiful house?

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ingo Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hamburg, mostly harmless Posts: 642 Name: ingo M	As long as you made your point of view clear to your colleagues i wouldn't bother. BTW, there are some nice scripts available to change the passwords even from the outside, i don't know why they call them Trojans __________________ ingo *** www.im-graphics.com

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Sawyer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: CA Age: 34 Posts: 1,563 Name: Sawyer Fischer	Thanks guys I really just wanted to hear someone elses opinion so I could say that my opinion is no and I have had other people agree and then to turn the password off. This stuff does not really bother me but it really helps to have people who know more than I do clarify. Cheers __________________ And you may ask yourself What is that beautiful house?

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tcorbett Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Age: 32 Posts: 142 Name: Tom Corbett	Welcome to the wonderful world of IT, where you're only regarded as important when someone can't stop the porn ads from popping up. [img]redface2.gif[/img] My recommendation is this: LEAVE THE LOG-IN PASSWORDS ON! Not having passwords for accounts is a sure-fire way to have your systems compromised. If you are running something like XP, you might also consider creating an administrative account for each machine, so if someone forgets a password, the admin can fix it. It is not a good idea to get upset or angry over what is or isn't your responsibility. If you wish to hold an IT role for your company, organize your ideas, and discuss them with management. (Be prepared to hear "no") Ultimately, architecture firms have become almost exclusively reliant on technology, but most are when it comes to their system integrity and network security. Many turn to their own employees to handle such tasks, whether they are equipped to handle them or not. My opinion: seek a company that specializes in outsourcing IT services, and have them provide an analysis and recommendations based on your current set-up.

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