http://www.crn.com.au/News/155836,safety-first-for-it-executives-in-china.aspx By Sholto Macpherson CRN.com.au Sept 16, 2009 Senior executives in US IT companies have been advised by the US Government to follow extremely strict policies for visits to China which extend far beyond standard software protection. The policies encourage them to leave their standard IT equipment at home and to buy separate gear only for use in China. Mark Bregman, chief technology officer at security firm Symantec said he left his MacBook Pro behind in the US and took his MacBook Air whenever he flew to China. Bregman said he only ever used the Air in China and re-imaged the machine every time he returned home. However, he said he was "pretty relaxed" when it came to following the security policies. "I don't let my IT department near my laptop," he said. "I was advised by people in three-letter agencies in the US Government to weigh the machine before I left and when I got back," Bregman said. "They also don't want me to take my phone. They said to buy a mobile phone in the US and throw it away when you come back." [...] ________________________________________ Did a friend send you this? From now on, be the first to find out! Subscribe to InfoSec News http://www.infosecnews.orgReceived on Wed Sep 16 2009 - 22:29:53 PDT
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