He says new e-mail virus threats keep his mind spinning some nights. Despite using Network Associates' antivirus software, IT has identified and contained a virus on one or two campus machines. Fortunately the school hasn't had an epidemic, but Isaacson says the potential for virus infection is greater today than ever before. Today, people are looking for bragging rights or monetary gains. At Sallie Mae, security is an integral part of the application development process.
All applications have flaws. . . .
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