"Jay D. Dyson" wrote: > > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > On Tue, 4 Jun 2002, Muhammad Faisal Rauf Danka wrote: > > > I'd go with the idea, Security through obscurity, Isn't such a bad idea, > > I mean drop down all around the corner what exactly security is, the on > > going effort to keep away the *HARMFULS* > > In my view, you don't keep away "harmfuls" by putting your cash > and jewels in a soup can. Anyone who does as much and thinks they're safe
And thence the false sense of security. Yes, "security through obscurity" may keep out the kiddies and unclever programs, but users have displayed a tendency to think they are 100% 'safe' and then do stupid things. Remember: people still call unlisted telephone numbers. -- James W. Meritt CISSP, CISA Booz | Allen | Hamilton phone: (410) 684-6566
