The other day I was visiting a partner company and asked if they had wireless Internet access I could use. The IT guy said they had not installed a wireless network due to security concerns, so instead he let me plug into the network to get access to a Web site I needed for our discussion. I don't believe he saw the irony in that decision. It's amazing how many companies delay implementing key technologies like wireless due to perceived security risks but allow non-employees to plug directly into the corporate network without thinking about the incredible risk.
July 16th 2008