Posted by The Natural Philosopher on 10/22/07 12:03

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.

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