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From: mcvax!gec-epl.co.uk!Don_Ward@uunet.uu.net
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Subject: Re: (lack of) security of client workstations
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Date: 22 Dec 88 17:38:00 GMT
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Karl Kleinpaste writes
> All the software security features in the world won't stop me from hitting
> L1-A and twiddling memory from the PROM monitor. 

I couldn't agree more.  The only decent fix to the many security problems
posed by an unprotected entry to the PROM monitor is to protect it.  The
best way is to use a (physical) lock and key on the workstation.
Customers who care about this would probably be prepared to pay extra for
it.

Don Ward
Systems Design Division
GEC Electrical Projects Ltd             Email: Don_Ward@gec-epl.co.uk
Boughton Road, Rugby, CV21 1BU UK.      Tel:   (+44 788  or 0788) 542144