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Decrypting the Secret to Strong Security

Posted by michael on from the common-sense dept.

farrellj writes "Cnet has an excellent article by Whitfield Diffie, who has probably has forgotten more about crypto than 99.9% of us will ever know, explains why secrecy does not equal security. The article also addresses the whole "open source vs proprietary software" security issue. A definite *must read* for anyone concerned about security...and that should be everyone!"

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  1. Easy Secure Encryption by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    I just double ROT-13 everything for maximum protection. It seems to work so far. -- Note this message has been encrypted with double ROT-13 any attempts to understand it will in violation of the DMCA and will be duly noted.

    1. Re:Easy Secure Encryption by KDan · · Score: 5, Funny

      You fool! As is well known to anyone who follows Microsoft security bulletins (and who knows more about security than Microsoft) you need to use octuple-ROT-13 at least to guarantee good security!

      Daniel

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      Carpe Diem
  2. He's right, you know by Chocolate+Teapot · · Score: 5, Funny
    The secret to strong security: less reliance on secrets
    I have a couple of rottweilers and make no secret of it. Wanna try some social engineering on them?
    --
    Modest doubt is called the beacon of the wise. - William Shakespeare
  3. Re:Accuracy by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    It is known that 84.2% of people make up percentages on the spot... I would bet that the rest use outdated data (e.g. older than 1 second).

  4. IANAL, but... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    "If you depend on a secret for your security, what do you do when the secret is discovered?"

    Doh! That's obvious - Use the DCMA to sue their butts.