From: "SA" <SA@coxmail.com>

| Hello,
| The IT department I work for has a no modems policy, including no all in one
| network printer/fax machines. Is it possible to secure these all in one
| machines so they are safe on the network? Or is it a better idea to not
| allow them?
|
| Thanks,
|
| SA
|

Modems can create "back door" access to untrusted networks and would bypass FireWalls and
other security a coprporation may implement. Dpon't allow them.

All desktop modems should be removed.

If you require Fax, get a Fax Server Service with client software. This way the Fax Server
Service can be shared amongst all workstation with the fax Client installed.

I have used BrookTrout basede fax services.
http://www.cantata.com/products/shared_fax/

The one I used had four fax modems built-in and queued fax jobs.

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Dave
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