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The challenge is maintaining security without preventing access, Steen explained. Harvard does not have a 'firewall' protecting its system, a technology that would restrict any computers outside of the system, because this would harm the usefulness of the system. Most universities do not use firewalls for the same reason--to...
"A cycle of new technology followed by new tricks by hackers necessitates constant monitoring of the system," he said. "Security is diligence and knowledge on part of HASCS." Thus, while there are continual attempts to break in, there are systems in place to stop it.
Harvard has not had any serious problems with break-ins on the central systems because of "protections in place," said Steen, who declined to go into detail for security reasons.
"Sometimes it's a symptom of bigger problems," Steen notes of these complaints, "but sometimes it's not a problem at all."
Lee misses an important point on Italy and other nations. Italy was able to "spend far less than the U.S.," and still "[do] just fine," precisely because the U.S. spent so much. As with all developments in technology, those who copy benefit more than those who create. The United States...