Making the HelpDesk a Security Asset

The helpdesk is a vital part of the company who wants to get the most out of it's IT assets. This paper address potential security risks with helpdesks including social engineering, and various methods to reduce the risk of security incidents against the helpdesk.

By

Douglas Ridgeway

October 22, 2001

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