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Lots of people are concerned with internet security...do you think a forum for reporting the latest security theories and fixes would be worthwhile?
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Originally posted by hobbes2112:
Lots of people are concerned with internet security...do you think a forum for reporting the latest security theories and fixes would be worthwhile?
P.S. I just got another tooth https://www.sharkyforums.com/images/.../2005/06/5.gif
Another shark among us! Good for you Hobbes.
I remember posting about Nimda(if you meant viruses) in three different forums in order to get the message out. Mind you it did give me a few extra posts, but I was conscerned as to where I should have posted it once for good measure. OS because it affected Win2000 and others?, Networking because it was internet/ communications related or Tech Support because it was an alert? It's not a half-bad idea at all. Not sure what kind of traffic it would get though. Most net related alerts are sparse, unless covered with topics about firewalls etc. There are subjects within your topic I missed, but over-all we have to see how frequently the topic needs to be addressed. Security is currently covered in Networking and Software right now, but maybe you are on to something. Depends on the frequency of updates though, at least a living subject...
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I don't think it would get any traffic. Look what happened to gagit and gizzmos. It seemed like a good idea at first..
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Personally I think its a good idea. I for one am very curious about security issues, as I work in an IT shop at a medical clinic. And we have to deal with all sorts of patient information, etc. And have to secure it and whatnot. But then again, I may be in the minority on this issue.
Hmm...maybe we should get rid of gadgets and gizmos and replace it with a security forum. It would have to get more traffic...
Congrats on your tooth Hobbes...man, I'm just lagging way behind everyone now.
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Damn it guys. Ask suggestions AFTER sharky goes to vbulletin. Housen said not much was gonna happen until then.
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Most security-related issues would fit in perfectly in the Networks & Networking forum, and the forum's not so busy that it couldn't handle the extra traffic.
I think a Security/Internet Security forum would be a cool idea.
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lol, i think that's the only forum i have NEVER visitedQuote:
Originally posted by krazie662:
I don't think it would get any traffic. Look what happened to gagit and gizzmos. It seemed like a good idea at first..
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One more nod for a security forum. Having a place to discuss virus prevention, firewalls, and whatnot would be nice.
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Tally one more in the "Yea" side here also. Being an avid reader in the GRC newsgroups, I'd say it would be a great addition.
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COME ONE, MAKE THE SECURITY FORUM ALREADY! IT WOULD BE COOL...
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This stuff fits into General Software, Applications and Drivers, and if not, Networks and Networking. https://www.sharkyforums.com/images/.../2005/06/6.gif
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I understand that it fits into those forums, but it may be easier, if there was enough posts, to group them together rather than wading through other topics. If there wasn't enough action, close it and I shut up.Quote:
Originally posted by kid A:
This stuff fits into General Software, Applications and Drivers, and if not, Networks and Networking. https://www.sharkyforums.com/images/.../2005/06/6.gif
How difficult is it to open and close a forum anyway?
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Originally posted by fatal xception:
How difficult is it to open and close a forum anyway?
Well you need a Housen for that, and those aren't available for that kind of thing at the moment. You can pray for it to be included in the vBulletin board that's coming up soon, though https://www.sharkyforums.com/images/.../2005/06/5.gif
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What's the vBulletin Board?Quote:
Originally posted by kid A:
Well you need a Housen for that, and those aren't available for that kind of thing at the moment. You can pray for it to be included in the vBulletin board that's coming up soon, though https://www.sharkyforums.com/images/.../2005/06/5.gif
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VBulletin is the software the sharky is going to be upgraded to from the current UBB. Not exactly sure when this is supossed to happen...Quote:
Originally posted by fatal xception:
What's the vBulletin Board?
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Here's an idea, if most people post security questions in the Networking forum, include it in the description.
"Setting up a network? Having problems with your LAN at home or Work? Got a security question? Chat about it here."
Kinda makes it the unofficial official security forum.
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"It's always darkest just before it goes pitch black" despair.com
i'd like to see a seperate forum for security isssues