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Posted by Jerry Stuckle on 10/22/07 12:22
The Natural Philosopher wrote:
> Jerry Stuckle wrote:
>> The Natural Philosopher wrote:
>>> Puckdropper wrote:
>>>
>>>> Prevention isn't about 100% prevention, but mainly deterance. With
>>>> preventative efforts, you simply try to make it more difficult to
>>>> get to your systems. Maybe then the would-be attacker gets bored or
>>>> frustrated and gives up.
>>>>
>>>> Prevention isn't the only line of defense, of course. If the
>>>> attacker does succeed, you have to try to limit the amount of exposure.
>>>>
>>>> Puckdropper
>>>
>>>
>>> When you build a tank., you do not paint it in dayglo.
>>> You paint it dull colors.
>>>
>>> You *also* give it very thick armour plating.
>>>
>>> You HOPE the armour plating is never put to the test.
>>> Because you know that no armour plating the tank an carry and still
>>> function like a tank, is truly safe. Its just better than nothing.
>>>
>>> And so is the camo on top.
>>>
>>>
>>
>> So? We're not talking about tanks.
>>
> No, we are talking about security, in a hostile environment.
>
> And things that demomstrably work.
>
> Like camouflage.
>
Tanks are physical security. Let's see you camouflage electrons.
They are not at all the same thing. Don't keep trying to change the
subject.
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