[Re: [Re: [SunHELP] Locking down root]]

[Kevin Stevens]

What stops them from hacking the sulog once they're in?

KeS

On 10 Aug 2001, David McMullen wrote:

> My boss wants everyone who needs root access to get it through su.  that way I
> can track the sulog.  That's what bosses are for!
>
> davidmac
>
> Phil Brutsche <phil at giedi.obix.com> wrote:
> A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far way, someone said...
>
> > I have been asked to lock out console as well!
>
> And who asked for that foolishness?  Someone who doesn't have to maintain
> the computer?
>
> If someone can just walk up to the computer itself and log into the
> console I think you've got bigger problems... like someone
>
> 1) walking away with the system (you didn't mention how big this computer
>    is)
> 2) walking up, rebooting via the power cable and booting off CD to get to
>    the computer
>
> or any number of other things.
>
>
> Phil
>
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