http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/10/24/schneier_security_theatre/
"Bruce Schneier, founder and chief technical officer of BT Counterpane, said many security products offered the feeling of being secure rather than actual security. Vendors can't be trusted to give a reliable precis of a product's capabilities, he warned.
"The field of information technology security is so complex that purchasing decisions are based on feelings and hunches rather than reality, a process that suppliers play into, in what Schneier described as "security theatre". Products sold through this process often either fail to live up to their promises or address a threat that is overstated."
Always present stupidity, plus occasional fear not only creates political opportunities, but business opportunities as well. Kepp this in mind around the office. It happens at all levels in a million little ways. Unless you're one of the stupid majority, in which case, better just do as they tell you. It's less confusing that way, and you don't want to have to think now do you?
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