Comments on: INFORMATION SECURITY AWARENESS AND TRAINING http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/information-security-awareness-and-training/ Sun, 19 May 2013 03:14:28 +0000 hourly 1 By: tomliotta http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/information-security-awareness-and-training/#comment-45671 tomliotta Tue, 19 Jul 2005 14:14:33 +0000 #comment-45671 Today, this story might be considered apocryphal; but I read it years ago in a rag like Datamation or InfoWorld. Not what many would think as being a ‘security’ story; however, it’s the kind of lesson that _should_ be taught more often. Very simple in concept, yet frightening to those directly affected.

A datacenter manager arrived at work one morning to find the datacenter locked up and the CEO standing outside the door with the keys. The message from the CEO was “Today, the datacenter is off limits to you and your staff. Your job for the day is to assume a disaster and to get our backup site running.”

Wow. What a way to start your day. Wish I had real details even though the scenario is plausible.

Tom

]]> By: whitehat http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/information-security-awareness-and-training/#comment-45672 whitehat Mon, 18 Jul 2005 07:31:31 +0000 #comment-45672 i run a fairly large IT security user group in south africa – see http://www.whitehat.org.za

once you are ready i can submit some cases to you

craig

]]> By: whitecap http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/information-security-awareness-and-training/#comment-45673 whitecap Mon, 18 Jul 2005 03:44:14 +0000 #comment-45673 This is some years old due as valid today as it was then:

This is set in a military organisation. Unauthorised software was introduced to a computer system used for controlling fast jet engine tests. There was a Virus in the media which crashed the system and the engine tests could not take place. It was the only installation of its type in the country and the unit was actually on combat operations (Nato intervention into Bosnia). The infection resulted in a shortage of replacement engines for the jets that, potentially, could have hindered combat operations. Luckily replacement engines could be supplied from stock but the test facility took 3 weeks to get back operational. The incident resulted in disciplinary action being taken against the culprit for disobedience of policy.

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