A nuke detonated anywhere in our borders, Poison in Bull Run, Etc. would qualify. On Thu, 20 Mar 2003 01:37:35 -0800 (PST) Jacob Redding <dextor@private> writes: > Wow! A Severe threat level is a very serious and costly level. I > haven't > heard of anything that would push us up to that level. Does anyone > on this list > have any insight as to what forseeable actions might push us to > this > level? > > Just for Quick Review, Severe condition outlines the possible > -Closing of public and government facilities AND > -Monitoring, redirection or constraining of transportation > systems > > Also has anyone started to see any increased network activity? I > think > we've all heard the rumors of the new E-War, i'm curious if this is > simply > another rumor/scare tactic. > > And finally, I know that the war has just started (no viewpoint > stated > here) and in response to the declaration of war has or is anyone > changing > there information security procedures/policies and/or monitoring > tactics? > > > ----My Information---- > > The snort sensors I have running on our internal and external > networks > are not showing any new or abnormal traffic patterns. We are still > seeing approximately the same number of random exploit attempts > except for > the obvious increase in webdav attempts (and still some MS SQL > exploits). > We have also created plans for each threat level that outline the > additional security measures taken. The plans contain everything > from > additional off-site backups, additional man-hours and physical > security. > We have not yet changed our standard mode of operation as a result > of > the declaration of war. > > > -Jacob > > > > > > On Wed, 19 Mar 2003, T. Kenji Sugahara wrote: > > > If you haven't heard, it is underway. > > > > Has anyone heard whether the alert level will be/has been > increased to > > Severe? > > > > Please be sure to stay aware of any possible attacks on > infrastructure. > > I wouldn't be surprised if there are numerous hacking attempts > from > > both domestic and international sources for the foreseeable > future. > > > > Be safe! > > > > T. Kenji Sugahara > > > > > > Signed, John E. Jewkes, SMD US Army MARS Oregon/Idaho OR/ID State Director (Portland METRO Area Resident) Confidential Phone Number (Confirm Only) 503-977-0527 National HQ (24/7) Identify Line: 1-800-633-1128 ext 1 ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com
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