This week I have two major themes to discuss on the topic of security, and one interesting bit of research. Let’s start with some further thoughts on security by obscurity.
I’ve heard this at least a thousand times in my life as a network engineer, generally stated just about the time someone says, “well, we could hide this server…” Reality, of course, is far different; I still put curtains on my house even though they don’t increase the amount of time it takes a thief to break in. Whether or not we want to believe it, obscurity does play a positive role in security.
But there are two places where obscurity is a bad thing in the world of security. The first is the original reference of this common saying: algorithms and implementations. Hiding how you encrypt things doesn’t improve security; in fact, it decreases the overall security of the system. The second place? Communication between companies and security professionals about the types, frequency, and methods of attack. Imagine, for a moment, that you were commanding a unit on a battlefield. You hear the sounds of combat in the distance. Realizing a unit in your army is Continue reading
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