While you're here, could you go out of your way to do an impossible job?
Summary
This article is an installment of "On Call," a reader-contributed column that highlights the challenges and triumphs of tech support professionals. It tells a story of a security team's vigilance against a potential threat related to USB usage, preventing a hypothetical "impossible job."
IFF Assessment
FRIEND
The article highlights the proactive and successful intervention of a security team, demonstrating a positive outcome for defenders.
Defender Context
This story emphasizes the importance of ongoing vigilance and the value of security teams being cautious even about seemingly mundane threats like USB devices. Defenders should be aware that creative attacks can sometimes be thwarted by simple, well-enforced security policies.