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kstrauser
on July 14, 2024
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The six dumbest ideas in computer security (2005)
Well put. There’s something inherently cool in knowledge you’re not suppose to have.
jay_kyburz
on July 14, 2024
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You have to know how to subvert existing security in order to build better secure systems. You _are_ supposed to know this stuff.
kstrauser
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Some people think we shouldn’t because “what if criminals also learn it?” Uh, they already know the best techniques. You’re right: you and I need to know those things, too, so we can defend against them.
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