Re: AS400 security WAS: Package Vendor that changes IBM command Defa ults.

["Dan Bale" <dbale@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think the current trend is for larger shops to go with someone who specializes
in security, especially in cases where they are connecting their system to the
internet.  Years ago, I would have been able to perform most, if not all, of the
security functions, but now with all the security woes added by hooking up to
the internet, there is much more to know and do.

- Dan Bale


>Dean,
>  You're right; there are fewer posts on security.  In my prior job, I was
>security/database/analyst/help desk/programmer/floor washer.  I had to
>understand security as part of what I did.  Here, we have a person who's
>dedicated to security concerns, and I rarely get asked security questions
>any more.  I wonder if specialisation isn't one reason for the lack of
>security related posts?
>Buck Calabro





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