ABSTRACT
Distributed networks can be penetrated from remote locations and their security seriously compromised if a single node is accessible. Distributed network security depends on how the desktop computer is used and how desktop power is managed. If the maximum potential risk is from a disgruntled employee, the data center manager should not specify distributed network security measures to protect against a resourceful and determined adversary. Insurance is a proven method of managing risk and should always be part of a network security plan. An effective security program protects a network from physical destruction, unauthorized modification, or disclosure of software and records. Many local area network security systems are inadequate because they were designed for work group automation and are the product of a single-user design mentality. Data center managers responsible for maintaining distributed networks must integrate disaster planning into their daily operations—not as a separate project but as a large problem that requires immediate action and resolution.
