[Info-vax] VSI strategy for OpenVMS

[chris]

On 09/18/21 21:07, Bill Gunshannon wrote:
> On 9/18/21 3:07 PM, chris wrote:


>>
>> Add to which, have a global security strategy that doesn't depend on
>> the OS being secure. That means firewalling, secure subnets, access
>> controls and much more. Have to assume that any system can be broken,
>> given enough time and resources...
>>
> It's called "Defense in Depth" and as a concept has been around for
> decades. Sadly, people in this industry seldom seem to learn from
> previous mistakes and the same things keep on happening.
>
> bill
>
>

Back in the days of NT4, there were some very good NSA documents on
how to secure windows. Downloadable from their website, but as you
say, every new generation seems fated to make the same mistakes of
the past...

Chris