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Re: Re: Funny article
From: Ron DuFresne <dufresne () winternet com>
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2003 10:09:53 -0600 (CST)
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What Thomas also overlooks is the fact that security is not an add-on, it is a goal which is reached by concept.
Actually, security is in fact an 'add-on' a 'shim', which makes all in the info-sec realm akin to remodelers. Had TCP/IP a prime focus upon security this might be a different matter as you suggest, but, such is/was not the case. And since most programs and the processes that brought them into being by their creators do not put security at the forefront of the design/programming process, applications tend to mimick the TCP/IP model. So, we remodel, shim and retrofit <smile>. The carpentry of IT... Thanks, Ron DuFresne ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Cutting the space budget really restores my faith in humanity. It eliminates dreams, goals, and ideals and lets us get straight to the business of hate, debauchery, and self-annihilation." -- Johnny Hart ***testing, only testing, and damn good at it too!*** OK, so you're a Ph.D. Just don't touch anything. _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.netsys.com/full-disclosure-charter.html
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