Quote Originally Posted by N8YX View Post
If you knew the problems which unauthorized software (i.e., gifts bearing Greeks) have caused for companies vis information leakage and system compromise over the years, you'd understand why their IT staff takes a hard line approach with it.
No kidding...

It's funny... I've been interviewing for contracts and the only places I can hope for a placement are linux/unix houses.

No one else understands what comes out of my mouth. It's like basic networking vocabulary has been replaced by vendor-speak.

Me: Have you run a port scan?

Them: What's a port scan?

Me: You know- test for responding ports?

Them: We use (name pre-packaged security suite)

Me: What if it's wrong?

Them: We don't have anyone who can do it manually

Me (looks at the 100 certifications on the wall)