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Originally Posted by whatsinyourbag
(Post 8570505)
#1] This is NOT a TSA travel/security issue and does not even belong on this board.
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Originally Posted by Bart
(Post 8573515)
The only flaw in your argument is your assumption that IT security is exclusively TSA's domain. It is not. Information technology security is the standard for all government agencies, regardless of their charter/mission. The same IT security standards apply to the US Post Office as they do to TSA, HUD, DOJ, DoD and an endless list of alphabet agencies throughout government.
Otherwise, you are correct: there is no excuse for this sort of lapse in security by any agency. Also, while the "policy" may be the same, the fact of the matter is that there are many levels of security within that policy that cause as much variation as having completely separate security policies. Were the policies all the same, we wouldn't be having to do so much paperwork at work and having to deal with multiple customers' security requirements. |
Originally Posted by Superguy
(Post 8583569)
Not entirely true. Some agencies have freer hands than others.
Also, while the "policy" may be the same, the fact of the matter is that there are many levels of security within that policy that cause as much variation as having completely separate security policies. Were the policies all the same, we wouldn't be having to do so much paperwork at work and having to deal with multiple customers' security requirements. I'm not surprised that you would quibble over such detail. |
Originally Posted by Bart
(Post 8585695)
I'm surprised that you of all people miss a very fundamental point. There is a minimum government IT security standard across the board. Some agencies have stricter policies depending on the information they handle. Classified information has a separate standard that is based on similar principles but comes with its own unique set of rules.
I'm not surprised that you would quibble over such detail. Thanks pumpkin. I'm saying that there really is no set standard. There may be a "minimum" but by the time it's .......ized between all the agencies there really isn't a standard for security. At least nothing that doesn't exist outside of very minimal security practices like patching, antivirus and the like that every computer user should use anyway. Please don't lecture me on IT security considering it's my job and my field. |
Folks, argumentative jabs have no place in this forum. Leave them on your cutting room floor and view them in the privacy of your own home. Further public sparring will lead to moderator warnings or suspensions.
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