Geek challenge: A hack-proof network

[bobbi]

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (AP) -- It's a task that would challenge even the sharpest of computer geeks: set up a hacker-proof computer network for 190,000 government workers across the country fighting terrorism.

That's the challenge facing computer experts building a new system for the Homeland Security Department while keeping the existing network operational and secure.

Technology will be a key to the success of the new system, which is expected to take years to complete, said Edward Kinney, director of information technology for Customs & Border Protection.

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http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/internet/06/19/homeland.security.ap/index.html

 

[adam_uk]

"its only safe if you cant get to it"


someone will hack it

 

[Alpha]

I still don't think it's possible to create a hack PROOF network. However, it may be possible to block certain types of known hacks but not ALL.