Re: a long response to a Short note on new Laws

[Rick Smith <rick_smith () securecomputing com>]

At 10:47 PM 7/8/97, Technical Incursion Countermeasures wrote:
> In short the law will allow 'recognised professionals' to carry the tools -
> but allow the 'data cops' to arrest people suspected of committing a crime
> on the basis that they are carrying 'illegal tools' . Jus tthe same as a
> locksmith is allowed to carry lock picks, but a burglar is not..

The canonical hacker in his parent's basement or dorm room probably doesn't
have a CISSP certificate hanging on the wall, though he might have a
business card saying "Security Consultant."

I just threw away a catalog that sells certificates saying "Security
Consultant" for $9.95, (matching laminated ID folder, badge, and teeshirt
available at extra cost) which is cheaper than the exam, and even cheaper
than membership in one of the recent crop of security "associations."

Rick.
smith () securecomputing com