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Re: Security vs. Simplicity
From: Daniel Miessler <daniel () dmiessler com>
Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 13:42:21 -0400
I think a good guideline to go by here is Einstein's comment on simplicity: "It can scarcely be denied that the supreme goal of all theory is to make the irreducible basic elements as simple and as few as possible without having to surrender the adequate representation of a single datum of experience." This often paraphrased to: "make things as simple as possible, but no simpler." So, find your essentials, and design using those things. Don't take them out for the sake of simplicity, but try to avoid adding to them. -- Daniel R. Miessler W: http://dmiessler.com/ E: daniel () dmiessler com P: 510 585 9143 G: 0xD4A8FFF6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ This list is sponsored by: InfoSec Institute Need to pass the CISSP? InfoSec Institute's CISSP Boot Camp in both Instructor-Led and Online formats is the most concentrated exam prep available. Comprehensive course materials and an expert instructor means you pass the exam. Gain a laser like insight into what is covered on the exam, with zero fluff! http://www.infosecinstitute.com/courses/cissp_bootcamp_training.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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