David Corson

How Not to Get Fired Over Internet Misuse at Work (Switched)

Jul 6th 2010 4:10AM Well, some may disagree with me but I TOTALLY agree with this article. Speaking as a GRADUATE, BACHELORS IN INFORMATION SECURITY FROM ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, I can rightfully state that BROWSING THE INTERNET, ON COMPANY TIME, SHOULD BE ABSOLUTLY PROHIBITED!!! There are websites that can do malicious harm to not only the computer but to the network that the company runs off of. First of all, the company will need every bit of bandwidth to perform it's everyday functions. Second, there are a lot of sites that contain numerous malware and spyware programs that can get access to sensitive data in a heartbeat!!! This wouldn't be good to any company because their clients could sue the company for not securing their sensitive information. Finally, when you use company equipment for personal use it is ALWAYS BEING WATCHED BY SOMEONE!! It could be also watched by a co-worker that may have it in for you. This is "shoulder surfing." It's used by certain "co-workers" who may have it in for someone that they want to see gone. You also have your regular nosy co-workers that can't keep their mouth shut for anything. All it takes is for someone in power to hear or see this activity and next thing you know your butt is hitting the street before your feet. Therefore, I say wait until you get home to browse the web, stream music, and etc. on your internet. Besides, your internet is better and faster than the company's internet. I've seen this first hand. This is leaving your personal life behind at work. When you leave work is when you can enjoy YOUR INTERNET!!!