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Banner Message Practices

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308win

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May 2, 2001
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I have this banner in place on my firewall/routers/switches

WARNING

This computer system is private and may be accessed only
by authorized users. Data and programs in this system
are confidential and proprietary to the system owner and
may not be accessed, viewed, copied, reproduced, duplicated,
modified, distributed, or disclosed without authorization.
Unauthorized users or users who exceed their authorized
level of access are subject to prosecution under state or
federal law as well as Company initiated proceedings.

Unauthorized user should disconnect from this system immediately.


I looked around the web for other examples, they key points seem to be:
1) Don't give away who you are or what the system is.
2) In some way say 'authorized users only'. i.e. Don't say "Welcome".
3) Some say to also add 'access is being logged' I do not have that in place.


Historically my banner came in place on my routers when my company took over management of them from a third party vendor 6 years ago. All of the original equipment has been swapped out but the banners still live. Until now it has not been reviewed by my companies legal dept. My banner reads like it originally was on a mainframe and probably could use some modifications.

Anybody have any input as to what they have put in place or been told by their legal people or auditors to use?

 
I use the following:


W A R N I N G

UNAUTHORZED ACCESS TO THIS NETWORK
DEVICE IS PROHIBITED.
Any violation to this policy may result in disciplinary
action, and may be reported to law enforcement.

There is no right to privacy on this device.
 
Mine says "Authorized Access Only". Advice regarding logging wouldn't hurt.

I definitely agree with no. 1: Do not disclose the company, location, device type, or any other information that could be used to identify the equipment.
 
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