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Re: Three Physical Tiers in the Name of Security?


From: "Frank O'Dwyer" <fod () littlecatZ com>
Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2005 13:52:17 +0100

Christopher Canova wrote:

Some security "axioms":

Administration is proportional to Security.
Usability is inversely proportional to Security.

Some truth in that, however these are much more universal:

Usability requires Reliability
Reliability requires Security

Also, Performance requires Reliability (addresses another common
objection to security).

(But as you say, not 'security for security's sake'. Only justifiable
security)

Cheers,
Frank


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