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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. Live in a tree by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Concerned about security?

    Well cut the soles off of your shoes,
    live in a tree
    and learn to play the flute

    Y'all