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Questioning Security Certifications

Posted by michael on from the sheepskin dept.

prostoalex writes "BusinessWeek questions the validity of security certifications in the modern world. They take a look at Federal Information Processing Standard and the certification process. Apparently 'the testing companies make money by certifying products, not catching problems' thus implying that the seal of approval might not mean a whole lot."

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  1. Rip those friggin' rags to shreds! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Flags are nothing but colourful rags being unfurled every time the right wing politicians want to increase their wealth and influence by sending more young men to die abroad.

    You should try burning a flag some time. It's a great feeling to see how upset some people can get over a petty symbol of nationalism (or more accurately: NAZIonalism).