Guest guest Posted April 10, 2000 Report Share Posted April 10, 2000 Ken, although I don't speak for all of us, I am sure that most of us do not dial out via our CAD/ computer systems. If you do a little research, you'll find that most of us are in networks, with firewalls, that are always hooked to the 'net. -Ken >I don't want to put anyone into a difficult position, but am still curious >enough to ask if it is common for folks to be able to dial out via modem >from their console PC. It's obvious from the participation in this >mailing list that many dispatchers and call-takers have access to the >internet, but I would hope that if they're using their consoles, that they >are shielded behind a good firewall. I think I would have some concern >regarding the vulnerability of any public safety system with modems >directly connected to the public telephone system. It would make a >tempting target for anyone wishing to cause havoc and having only a little >technical knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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