Security

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Security
You know how we get roped into everything because a computer has “Something” to do with it.

I was asked to set up several computers in a training room.
So I did, sent an email around to inform everyone it was done.
End of story.

Not quite.
I get a reply from the building manager.
What have I done for security for that room?

First off, I have nothing to do with building security that’s his job.
The room has locks and swipe cards. So as I see it’s secure like the rest of the building it has swipe cards so that’s secure too.
End of story.
No.

Another email:
IT should make up signs for the room saying to lock it when not in use.
While the signs are a good Idea I think maybe it’s a “BUILDING MANAGER” job, it’s security!
Like I haven’t got enough to do now someone is telling it to make, laminate and put up signs.

Is it just me ??????

Comments

[hisamishness.livejournal.com]

I'm a tech, not an interior decorator or physical security consultant. No, I will not stop the blinking on your VCR either!

clock blinking

[gev.livejournal.com]

No, I will not stop the blinking on your VCR either!

I will, however, give you a clue. Here's 3 inches of electrical tape.

Re: clock blinking

[shirenomad]

To place over the blinking display, or his mouth?

Re: clock blinking

[gev.livejournal.com]

if three inches will do the mouth...

[kalidor.livejournal.com]

1) they tried to get me to put up wall clocks.

2) When the microwave was one the fritz, I told them to I'd help once they located the login prompt. (Workers at my place just shouldn't be allowed silverware til they can pass a cantina compitancy test)

[255-255-255-0.livejournal.com]

I told them to I'd help once they located the login prompt.

LOL i'll have to remember that one

[mouser.livejournal.com]

Where I work, I've become responsible from almost every electrical appliance more complicated than a light switch. Or it feels like it some days.

Actually, I'm maxed out now, so when they ask for something new (usually when I'm at a dead run between fire A and fire B), I'm alternating between
"I don't don't know."
"Not my responsibility."
"I don't care - throw it out."

They USUALLY use a brain cell if I say the last one.

[gilmoure.livejournal.com]

So glad we have a boss that backs us up on the "we don't support fax machines" rule. Hell, there's big service stickers with correct number posted on 'em and they still call us.

Still, for sheer user laziness, I like the caller who asked what project numbers she should put in some big financial spreadsheet she was working on. As soon as I'd put her name into our computer, it'd come up VIP so I was dealing with manager or higher. Was so tempted to ask if I would receive her pay check for the day if I did her work for the day.

[harry-whodunnit.livejournal.com]

No, it's not just you.

The secret is to do what they've asked you — really, really badly. Make up the sign in a hard-to-read font, too small, and slide it under the door instead of attaching it.

You can't be expected to know how to do someone else' job perfectly, can you?

[(Anonymous)]

Me, I would have emailed back "I have located the person responsible for physical security in the building. They will shortly be contacting you to remind you, at length, why bypassing them in such matters is not a good idea."

[255-255-255-0.livejournal.com]

The "person" who resquested I do it was the building manager.
Building security is thier job.
That's what really P1ss3d me off