Re: My week with Linux: I'm dumping Windows for Ubuntu to see how it goes

On 2025-05-19, chrisv <chrisv@nospam.invalid> wrote:

Tyrone wrote:
>

chrisv wrote:

 
I've caught wind of my company's plans to disallow USB sticks on our
PC's.
 
I'm not sure what to do.  I use them almost daily.

>
For what? USB sticks are a security nightmare.  Why aren't you using the
company network?

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Not all of the machines are on the company network.
>

In most large data centers people entering with a laptp/tablet need to provide evidence of a
current version of malware software and a recent scan showing no issues.
No proof, no entrance.

Additionally any media, like USB keys, are scanned by the security team
and are to be either left in the data center or surrendered to security
for destruction. Walk out with one in your pocket and you are in serious trouble.

The slang is "roaches check in but the don't check out".



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