Top 11 Reasons Batman Would Be a Bad InfoSec Manager

Our Readers swoop in with their reasons why the Dark Knight, so good at protecting the citizens of Gotham, might not fare that well in protecting critical corporate data.

March 2, 2007

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1.Grappling hook marks on side of building really tick off management company.

2. IT techs required to shout "BAM!" and "WHAM!" while resolving a desktop issue.

3. Staff is always worried he's going to outsource them to someone named "Oracle." (Editor's Note: Points if you're a comic fan and get the reference.)

4. Drops everything the minute "Selina" calls.5. No doors/openings to Tech's cubicals, they must swing in from the ceiling.

6. His idea for implementing Physical Security Precautions: Ace the Bat hound (Don't believe it? Check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ace_the_Bathound)

7. No desks, everyone gets a utility belt.

8. Has several of his passwords written in black Sharpie just under his mask.

9. Tights never look good on management!10. Constantly complaining that he can't get Robin covered under company's health insurance plan.

11. Notification of infosec breaches is a searchlight shining a bat shape on the clouds...not too good on a clear night!

Thanks to Rob Trimarco, B Girtz, Tom Flynn, Jason Hicks, Drew Avril, and Nick Nielsen

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