Posted by Puckdropper on 10/21/07 17:37

Jerry Stuckle <jstucklex@attglobal.net> wrote in
news:NMKdnXj5iuTXwIbanZ2dnUVZ_uLinZ2d@comcast.com:

> 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.
>

Security at times is simply the process of making yourself look like a
smaller fish next to a big one. You're not going to prevent someone from
getting in if they really want to, but you can prevent the script kiddies
and crackers from getting in easily.

A touch of obscurity improves security, but any more than that just gives
a false sense of security.

Puckdropper
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