I'm not sure how many of you made it to RSA, but their authentication requirements rubbed me the wrong way for a conference originally dedicated to both privacy and security. From the looks of things its gone beyond big "S" and little "p" to all "S" and no "p".
To test their resolve and have a bit of fun while at it I decided to show up wearing Groucho glasses. At first the processors greeted me with a nervous giggle, but when I insisted I be photographed with the glasses on the said I had to appear as I do on my driver's license. So, I removed it from my wallet and 'lo I was wearing Groucho glasses on my DL as well (amazing what a photo-realistic printer and adhesive paper can do). At this point they knew they either had to call security or let me enter in disguise. They decided the latter and I entered mustachioed. They asked that I continue to wear the glasses after entering. When I approached the door monitors they challenged me and my credentials. After inspecting the picture ID and verifying its likeness they stepped aside. A few of you may have seen me on the show floor so attired. My Groucho glasses were a hoot. I brought lots of smiles to people's faces. I think I had the best time ever at a conference. If you'd like a .jpg of my ID card let me know. steve
