Posted by Jerry Stuckle on 10/21/07 14:07

The Natural Philosopher wrote:
> Jerry Stuckle wrote:
>
>> Security is not about prevention, just like there is no way to prevent
>> someone from breaking into your home. There is no such thing. What
>> it is is about identifying undesired ways of accessing your files and
>> limiting the effect of exposure. It's just like locking your
>> valuables in a bank vault to limit your exposure if someone breaks
>> into your house.
>>
> It may go no further than simply living quietly, so that no one knows or
> cares where you live, and never looking like you have anything worth
> stealing.
>
>

Nope. Security by obscurity is no security at all.

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