Companies spend millions of dollars on firewalls, encryption and secure access devices, and it's money wasted, because none of these measures address the weakest link in the security chain.Human failings, in other words, can undermine even the cleverest security measures.
Mr. Kocher, a well-known cryptographer, gained notice for clever hacks on security systems.
"It's done in such a clever way that security researchers cannot analyze it, because they don't know the decryption key that unlocks the true purpose of that program," Mr. Raiu said.
You'll have to look on in awe as JsChiSurf opens and closes his garage from his Evo, marveling at the clever proximity/PIN-based security system that prevents him from opening his garage to thieves when he's half a world away.
There is little point in burgling a house to steal a DVD player worth $30.Bellman and trueShops have invested heavily in security, installing clever gates and tags to deter shoplifters and employing ever more guards.
That is not necessarily the case in rural areas, where many of the emergency services are performed by volunteers and where local leaders have to find clever ways to meet security needs.
While putting it out the back door to pick up later might seem clever, there might be security footage of you doing so, as well, so think about it, fool.
