And the bosses think they know what's going on...

madasahatter · Apr 04, 2008, 08:00:23

Amusing little read:

unauthorised apps

Glenn · Apr 04, 2008, 08:10:06

We use a proxy which is locked via a network security team to force it's use, anytime that a computer comes in for repair, any p2p or any other unauthorised software is removed and the user 'educated'.

somanyholes · Apr 04, 2008, 08:31:33

good stuff mate, whitelisting, nac etc are the way to go for sure, however as we both know, if you try hard enough, theres always a way to circumvent the admins, regardless of proxies, firewalls and everything else.

mrapoc · Apr 04, 2008, 12:00:49

Since I have joined my college games have somehow spread from my usb pens to other peeps usb pens then to the computer's hard drive...

Its untraceable to me but still...a hell of a lot of games are on the computer's C drives. I wonder when they do their annual format? Summer hols probably

We even set up a "secret server" which they werent aware of using the temporary folder kinda thing

Worrying

Rik · Apr 04, 2008, 12:05:43

Excuse me, Sam, I'm just going to quarantine you before you start picking on me.

madasahatter · Apr 04, 2008, 19:16:27

Quote from: Glenn on Apr 04, 2008, 08:10:06
We use a proxy which is locked via a network security team to force it's use, anytime that a computer comes in for repair, any p2p or any other unauthorised software is removed and the user 'educated'.

I like the use of the term "educated" - sounds like you tie them to a chair and brainwash them or something

Quote from: somanyholes on Apr 04, 2008, 08:31:33
good stuff mate, whitelisting, nac etc are the way to go for sure, however as we both know, if you try hard enough, theres always a way to circumvent the admins, regardless of proxies, firewalls and everything else.

indeed

Rik · Apr 04, 2008, 19:17:39

Wanna bet?

Sebby · Apr 04, 2008, 19:18:44

Quote from: madasahatter on Apr 04, 2008, 19:16:27
I like the use of the term "educated" - sounds like you tie them to a chair and brainwash them or something

"Repeat after me: I shall refrain from unauthorised activity."

somanyholes · Apr 04, 2008, 21:00:20

as Anthony hopkins said, control is an illusion

ducky22 · Apr 05, 2008, 01:53:50

Phew, its great when you're the network admin and all the dodgy stuff is on your workstation no one else has access to :-D.

Danni · Apr 05, 2008, 04:19:47

One of the reasons I'd like to be the network admin is because I know a lot of the methods for getting around proxies and stuff, as I did it at college

I didn't like when the IT staff called me in because the students were using a proxy on my server (in the US) that I refused to take off- I used it as I could access it via IP if I needed to, when DNS went down. It was also useful for testing if a URL was working, as it excluded anything local.

Colin Burns · Apr 05, 2008, 07:21:22

games in college are fun

till you get pulled in for being the ring leader though i got out of it due to me and danni telling the Lecturers what we were doing. (not are fault they used the ideas instead of reporting it)

but gateshead network was a little lacking back then. (and proabably still is)

madasahatter · Apr 05, 2008, 08:37:10

Quote from: somanyholes on Apr 04, 2008, 21:00:20
as Anthony hopkins said, control is an illusion

Especially when the Mexican mice are around

Colin Burns · Apr 05, 2008, 10:05:06

lol

bigger fan of first person shooters but hey

Niall · Apr 05, 2008, 13:13:20

You should try something like this with the DWP. You're lucky if you can view a website it's that locked down. Intranet run through a proxy blocking mountains of websites (including play.com annoyingly) and applications.

You actually can't install anything on our network. I've figured out a way to do it, but the one place you can do it is actively monitored, and you get sacked for doing it, so I think I'll leave that alone

Rik · Apr 05, 2008, 13:14:28

Sounds wise, Niall.

Colin Burns · Apr 06, 2008, 02:44:43

tryed go to a proxy site via the ip and account name

~ <---- is the internets friend

Danni · Apr 06, 2008, 03:27:32

Colin- the DWP is behind government firewalls. Also known as one of the few things they do right.

madasahatter · Apr 06, 2008, 09:14:16

Quote from: Danni on Apr 06, 2008, 03:27:32
Also known as one of the few things they do right.

You sure about that Danni?

Colin Burns · Apr 06, 2008, 11:15:50

im sure your following me danni

Danni · Apr 06, 2008, 15:57:12

Quote from: madasahatter on Apr 06, 2008, 09:14:16
You sure about that Danni?

Not 100%, but I've heard it's very secure from a few people.

Niall · Apr 06, 2008, 21:45:48

Yes, basically all info is on a server based in another area. There's nothing actually on the system itself, bar M$ packages and other software we use. We've got no physical contact with any info and in order to get it we have to complete forms to get it. If anyone accesses ANYTHING without permission, you're out of a job

Obviously the actual benefit claims, we can touch or no one would get benefits