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Punishing Security Breaches
Schneier has a story on his blog this morning about
punishing security breaches. This one is in response to the tale of Gray Powell, the Apple engineer who left an important bit of technology in a bar recently. You might have heard of it. You also might have been on either the breacher or the corporate side. I'd hate to be in either position myself.
No I have not! What is this "Apple" you speak of?
And since it's over $950, it's a felony.
$950? That's nothing. Was there any song in the IPhone?
Yes there was! Over 9000!
And according to the RIAA, 9000 songs at 0.99$ each equals 5 billions in damages and 3000 years of prison!
All too often (in the US) people get off free because the offense is blamed on the Corporation® and not the individual acting on behalf of the corporation.
Just for reference, this:
Kaffee: Did you order the Code Red?
Col. Jessep: I did the job I...
Kaffee: *Did you order the Code Red?*
Col. Jessep: *You're Goddamned right I did!*
doesn't work in real life.
I refer you to the landmark case of Keepers v. Weepers.
Even those who arrange and design shrubberies are under considerable economic stress at this period in history.
But the multitouch screen understands pinching! That would be a waste!