[NTLUG:Discuss] crackers

[MadHat]

Daniel Shipman wrote:
> 
> Greg E wrote:
> >
> > Given this discussion I have an idea (ouch that hurt) for NTLUG.  Given the
> > level of security knowledge here (not mine) could NTLUG establish a service
> > where they could test the security of a system for a reasonable fee.
> 
> I'd pay!!!
> 
> What a wonderful idea - Greg I think we should all put you incharge of
> that one - not really - it's just that it seems everytime I have a good
> idea for something at church they all look at me and say - Daniel -,
> that's a good idea! You should head up that committee.
> 
> But I am interested in the service

You shouldn't have to pay.

I would be willing to check machines for holes.  I mean the main part is
going to be port scanning and checking versions (all can be done
remotely, without direct access to your box).  Just remember that the
same people you ask for help _can_ be the same people you want to keep
out.  Not that anyone on this list would hack into your box, but all you
really know is an email address in most cases, so be careful.  Paranoia
is not always a bad thing.

-- 
MadHat