To address the need fortighter data controls and lower support costs, the Ashley Company has adopted a newdisklessPC system. It is little more than a mutilated personal computer described as a 'gutless wonder.'The basic concept behind thedisklessPC is simple: A LANserver-based file system of high-powereddisklessworkstations isspread throughout a company and connect with a central repository or mainframe. The network improves controlby limiting user access to company data previously stored on desktop hard disks.Since the user can destroy or delete only the information currently on the screen, an organization's financial data are protected from user-instigated catastrophes.Thediskelesscomputer also saves money in user support costs by distributing applications and upgrades automatically, and by offeringonlinehelp.

1.What threats in the information processing and storage system dodisklessPCs minimize?

2.Do the security advantages of the new system outweigh potential limitations?Discuss.