[CLUE-Tech] More migration to linux

[Chris Schock]

SANS was not throwing a Microsoft ticker tape parade, they were
specifically happy about how the USAF was imaging all their machines to a
standard baseline.

Having a standard baseline is good practice no matter what OS you use.

It's unfortunate that you have such a low opinion of SANS. Their emphasis
is on generally applicable best practices, not vendor evaluation. In
addition, SANS does not employ consultants - it is simply another
organization like the ACM.

They really are a great resource.

> Collins Richey wrote:
>
> Funded by the US Air Force, apparently, according to some stuff from
> SANS a couple weeks ago where they're going to attempt to become a
> homegenous environment made up of all Microsoft products.
>
> Never did find zoomies to be very smart about computer systems design.
> They fly airplanes well, but their CS program must really suck at the
> Academy.  From a system's perspective, they actively chose to build an
> all Microsoft shop to enhance security for national defense purposes?!
>
> Even weirder, in SANS desire to kiss butt to any large organization that
> might need security people/consulting -- was praising the decision.
> Someone needs to lay off on the crackpipe over there...
>
> Freaky...