In <[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] writes:

> Dwayne Stewart wrote:
>
> > I am trying to close possible back doors and ways that an operator could
> > access and possibly corrupt our system prior to him becoming an
> > "ex-operator."
> >
> > I have thought of the support link, telnet and FTP.
> >
> > Does anyone have suggestions to help me sleep better at night?
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> Give him/her their pink slip immediately and escort them off the premises.
> If you feel this person may be a threat remove them now...

Absolutely. An operator doesn't need any kind of access to your system to
trash it... simply running a magnet over your backup media would do
plenty of harm. Even pocketing a backup tape would do it.

   -Chris eBartram