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Fermilab Strategy:

• Integrated Computer Security
• Defense in Depth
• Your role and responsibilities as a user
• Other Computing Policy Issues
• Data backup
• Incidental use
• Privacy
• Offensive material
• Licensing

The Internet is a dangerous place

We are constantly being scanned for weak or vulnerable systems; new unpatched systems will be exploited within minutes.

Fermilab is an attractive target

• High network bandwidth is useful for attackers who take over lab computers
   
• Publicity value of compromising a .gov site
   
• Attackers may not realize we have no information useful to them

We need to protect

• Our data
• Our ability to use our computers (denial of service attacks)
• Our reputation with DOE, Congress and the general public

Major sources of danger

• Running malicious code on your machine due to system or application vulnerabilities or improper user actions
  Carrying infected machines (laptops) in from off site

Integrated Security Management

Defense in Depth

• Perimeter Controls and auto blocking
• Mail gateway virus scanning
• Strong Authentication (Kerberos)
• Critical System plans
• Critical vulnerabilities
• Prompt response to computer security incidents (FCIRT)
• Intelligent and informed user community

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