Re: Encrypting Data-in-Transit

[Valdis Kletnieks <Valdis.Kletnieks () VT EDU>]

On Wed, 16 Feb 2005 12:07:24 CST, Kevin Shalla said:
> I agree completely.  This reminds me of the signs around buildings during
> the winter that say "caution falling ice".  These signs are placed on the
> sidewalk, but no steps are taken to increase safety.  Perhaps they slightly
> decrease the likelihood that a person injured from falling glass would sue
> the building owner, but I doubt it.  I wonder if legal decisions suggest
> that these types of disclaimers help defendants win their cases.

It's pretty well established that 'Beware of Guard Dog' signs help.

On the other hand, posting "caution falling ice" all year round at all your
organization's buildings, include your branch office in Panama, will quite likely
lose you whatever protection you had.....

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